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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.20, 852.82 and 373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.20, 852.82 and 373.98 is: 560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.20 : 852.82 = 373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.20/852.82 = 373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.20x = 852.82 × 373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.20x = 318,937.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,937.62/569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.33

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