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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 854.88 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 854.88 and 377.68 is: 566.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 854.88 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/854.88 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 854.88 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 322,871.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,871.08/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.52

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