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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.08, 856.28 and 377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.08, 856.28 and 377.25 is: 564.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.08 : 856.28 = 377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.08/856.28 = 377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.08x = 856.28 × 377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.08x = 323,031.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,031.63/572.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.66

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