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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.69, 859.07 and 378.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.69, 859.07 and 378.93 is: 568.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.69 : 859.07 = 378.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.69/859.07 = 378.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.69x = 859.07 × 378.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.69x = 325,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,525.50/572.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.42

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