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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.61, 860.42 and 379.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.61, 860.42 and 379.83 is: 569.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.61 : 860.42 = 379.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.61/860.42 = 379.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.61x = 860.42 × 379.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.61x = 326,811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,811.43/573.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.75

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