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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.89, 854.83 and 377.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.89, 854.83 and 377.47 is: 566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.89 : 854.83 = 377.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.89/854.83 = 377.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.89x = 854.83 × 377.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.89x = 322,668.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,668.41/569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.20

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