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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573, 859.13 and 377.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573, 859.13 and 377.78 is: 566.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573 : 859.13 = 377.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573/859.13 = 377.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573x = 859.13 × 377.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573x = 324,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,555.95/573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.42

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