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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.32, 857.76 and 381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.32, 857.76 and 381.32 is: 570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.32 : 857.76 = 381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.32/857.76 = 381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.32x = 857.76 × 381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.32x = 327,081.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,081.04/573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.50

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