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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.38, 858.61 and 377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.38, 858.61 and 377.79 is: 565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.38 : 858.61 = 377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.38/858.61 = 377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.38x = 858.61 × 377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.38x = 324,369.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,369.14/573.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.72

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