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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.95, 857.34 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.95, 857.34 and 377.10 is: 565.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.95 : 857.34 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.95/857.34 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.95x = 857.34 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.95x = 323,302.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,302.91/571.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.26

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