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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.16, 853.38 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.16, 853.38 and 325.56 is: 488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.16 : 853.38 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.16/853.38 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.16x = 853.38 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.16x = 277,826.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,826.39/569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.13

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