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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.52, 859.22 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.52, 859.22 and 377.46 is: 566.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.52 : 859.22 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.52/859.22 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.52x = 859.22 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.52x = 324,321.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,321.18/572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.48

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