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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.12, 852.54 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.12, 852.54 and 352.40 is: 527.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.12 : 852.54 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.12/852.54 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.12x = 852.54 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.12x = 300,435.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,435.10/569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.89

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