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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.04, 854.52 and 371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.04, 854.52 and 371.71 is: 558.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.04 : 854.52 = 371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.04/854.52 = 371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.04x = 854.52 × 371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.04x = 317,633.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,633.63/569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.19

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