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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.25, 854.22 and 373.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.25, 854.22 and 373.79 is: 560.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.25 : 854.22 = 373.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.25/854.22 = 373.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.25x = 854.22 × 373.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.25x = 319,298.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,298.98/569.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.91

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