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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.41, 854.50 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.41, 854.50 and 374.50 is: 562.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.41 : 854.50 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.41/854.50 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.41x = 854.50 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.41x = 320,012.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,012.49/569.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.01

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