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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.19, 856.81 and 377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.19, 856.81 and 377.43 is: 566.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.19 : 856.81 = 377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.19/856.81 = 377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.19x = 856.81 × 377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.19x = 323,383.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,383.06/571.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.16

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