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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 853.80 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 853.80 and 378.24 is: 567.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 853.80 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/853.80 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 853.80 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 322,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,941.31/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.04

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