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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.14, 855.32 and 338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.14, 855.32 and 338.08 is: 508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.14 : 855.32 = 338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.14/855.32 = 338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.14x = 855.32 × 338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.14x = 289,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,160.62/569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.07

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