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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.62, 860.07 and 378.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.62, 860.07 and 378.41 is: 567.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.62 : 860.07 = 378.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.62/860.07 = 378.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.62x = 860.07 × 378.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.62x = 325,459.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,459.09/573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.38

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