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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.49, 853.97 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.49, 853.97 and 374.49 is: 561.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.49 : 853.97 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.49/853.97 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.49x = 853.97 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.49x = 319,801.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,801.35/569.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.56

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