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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.53, 856.89 and 378.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.53, 856.89 and 378.75 is: 567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.53 : 856.89 = 378.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.53/856.89 = 378.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.53x = 856.89 × 378.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.53x = 324,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,547.09/571.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.86

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