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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.23, 852.45 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.23, 852.45 and 363.49 is: 544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.23 : 852.45 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.23/852.45 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.23x = 852.45 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.23x = 309,857.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,857.05/569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.34

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