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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.40, 858.66 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.40, 858.66 and 377.46 is: 566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.40 : 858.66 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.40/858.66 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.40x = 858.66 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.40x = 324,109.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,109.80/572.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.23

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