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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.08, 852.28 and 373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.08, 852.28 and 373.96 is: 560.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.08 : 852.28 = 373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.08/852.28 = 373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.08x = 852.28 × 373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.08x = 318,718.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,718.63/569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.06

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