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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.28, 855.68 and 376.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.28, 855.68 and 376.06 is: 563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.28 : 855.68 = 376.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.28/855.68 = 376.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.28x = 855.68 × 376.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.28x = 321,787.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,787.02/571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.27

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