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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.81, 859.24 and 379.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.81, 859.24 and 379.05 is: 568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.81 : 859.24 = 379.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.81/859.24 = 379.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.81x = 859.24 × 379.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.81x = 325,694.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,694.92/572.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.59

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