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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.10, 856.02 and 376.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.10, 856.02 and 376.23 is: 563.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.10 : 856.02 = 376.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.10/856.02 = 376.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.10x = 856.02 × 376.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.10x = 322,060.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,060.40/571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.93

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