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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.58, 855.18 and 373.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.58, 855.18 and 373.97 is: 561.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.58 : 855.18 = 373.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.58/855.18 = 373.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.58x = 855.18 × 373.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.58x = 319,807.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,807.39/569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.48

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