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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.80, 855.54 and 379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.80, 855.54 and 379.80 is: 568.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.80 : 855.54 = 379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.80/855.54 = 379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.80x = 855.54 × 379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.80x = 324,934.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,934.09/571.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.27

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