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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.45, 860.57 and 378.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.45, 860.57 and 378.03 is: 567.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.45 : 860.57 = 378.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.45/860.57 = 378.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.45x = 860.57 × 378.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.45x = 325,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,319.39/573.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.30

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