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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.16, 854.01 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.16, 854.01 and 338.50 is: 507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.16 : 854.01 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.16/854.01 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.16x = 854.01 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.16x = 289,085.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,085.85/569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.92

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