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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.80, 859.62 and 381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.80, 859.62 and 381.02 is: 570.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.80 : 859.62 = 381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.80/859.62 = 381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.80x = 859.62 × 381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.80x = 327,532.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,532.41/573.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.81

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