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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 855.60 and 375.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.14, 855.60 and 375.55 is: 562.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 855.60 = 375.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/855.60 = 375.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 855.60 × 375.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 321,318.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,318.44/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.59

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