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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.42, 860.64 and 377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.42, 860.64 and 377.87 is: 567.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.42 : 860.64 = 377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.42/860.64 = 377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.42x = 860.64 × 377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.42x = 325,212.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,212.19/573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.14

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