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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.23, 851.90 and 360.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.23, 851.90 and 360.90 is: 540.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.23 : 851.90 = 360.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.23/851.90 = 360.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.23x = 851.90 × 360.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.23x = 307,448.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,448.91/569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.12

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