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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.07, 856.25 and 373.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.07, 856.25 and 373.55 is: 560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.07 : 856.25 = 373.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.07/856.25 = 373.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.07x = 856.25 × 373.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.07x = 319,852.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,852.19/571.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.09

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