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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.75, 858.76 and 377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.75, 858.76 and 377.54 is: 566.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.75 : 858.76 = 377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.75/858.76 = 377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.75x = 858.76 × 377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.75x = 324,211.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,211.01/572.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.07

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