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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.26, 853.89 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.26, 853.89 and 376.84 is: 565.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.26 : 853.89 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.26/853.89 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.26x = 853.89 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.26x = 321,779.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,779.91/569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.26

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