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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.91, 857.86 and 379.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.91, 857.86 and 379.13 is: 568.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.91 : 857.86 = 379.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.91/857.86 = 379.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.91x = 857.86 × 379.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.91x = 325,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,235.22/571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.69

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