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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.08, 854.43 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.08, 854.43 and 373.47 is: 560.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.08 : 854.43 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.08/854.43 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.08x = 854.43 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.08x = 319,103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,103.97/569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.74

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