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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.02, 852.42 and 373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.02, 852.42 and 373.84 is: 560.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.02 : 852.42 = 373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.02/852.42 = 373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.02x = 852.42 × 373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.02x = 318,668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,668.69/569.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.03

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