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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.63, 859.30 and 377.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.63, 859.30 and 377.17 is: 565.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.63 : 859.30 = 377.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.63/859.30 = 377.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.63x = 859.30 × 377.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.63x = 324,099.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,099.09/572.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.99

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