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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.34, 858.71 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.34, 858.71 and 377.44 is: 566.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.34 : 858.71 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.34/858.71 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.34x = 858.71 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.34x = 324,107.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,107.47/572.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.28

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