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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.30, 851.79 and 377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.30, 851.79 and 377.30 is: 564.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.30 : 851.79 = 377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.30/851.79 = 377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.30x = 851.79 × 377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.30x = 321,380.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,380.37/569.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.52

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