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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.06, 858.72 and 380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.06, 858.72 and 380.28 is: 569.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.06 : 858.72 = 380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.06/858.72 = 380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.06x = 858.72 × 380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.06x = 326,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,554.04/573.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.84

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