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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.10, 853.30 and 371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.10, 853.30 and 371.58 is: 557.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.10 : 853.30 = 371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.10/853.30 = 371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.10x = 853.30 × 371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.10x = 317,069.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,069.21/569.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.14

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