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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.01, 857.73 and 376.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.01, 857.73 and 376.99 is: 565.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.01 : 857.73 = 376.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.01/857.73 = 376.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.01x = 857.73 × 376.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.01x = 323,355.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,355.63/572.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.30

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