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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.77, 860.32 and 378.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.77, 860.32 and 378.05 is: 567.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.77 : 860.32 = 378.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.77/860.32 = 378.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.77x = 860.32 × 378.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.77x = 325,243.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,243.98/572.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.84

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