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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.01, 856.23 and 375.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.01, 856.23 and 375.99 is: 563.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.01 : 856.23 = 375.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.01/856.23 = 375.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.01x = 856.23 × 375.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.01x = 321,933.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,933.92/571.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.80

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