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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.12, 852.72 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.12, 852.72 and 376.16 is: 563.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.12 : 852.72 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.12/852.72 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.12x = 852.72 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.12x = 320,759.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,759.16/569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.61

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