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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.11, 856.76 and 376.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.11, 856.76 and 376.51 is: 564.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.11 : 856.76 = 376.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.11/856.76 = 376.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.11x = 856.76 × 376.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.11x = 322,578.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,578.71/571.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.83

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