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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.88, 853.80 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.88, 853.80 and 377.04 is: 564.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.88 : 853.80 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.88/853.80 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.88x = 853.80 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.88x = 321,916.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,916.75/569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.89

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