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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.09, 853.44 and 349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.09, 853.44 and 349.71 is: 524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.09 : 853.44 = 349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.09/853.44 = 349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.09x = 853.44 × 349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.09x = 298,456.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,456.50/569.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.45

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