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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.08, 860.78 and 380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.08, 860.78 and 380.25 is: 569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.08 : 860.78 = 380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.08/860.78 = 380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.08x = 860.78 × 380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.08x = 327,311.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,311.60/575.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.16

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