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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.21, 852.75 and 363.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.21, 852.75 and 363.33 is: 544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.21 : 852.75 = 363.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.21/852.75 = 363.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.21x = 852.75 × 363.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.21x = 309,829.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,829.66/569.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.32

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