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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.24, 852.50 and 363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.24, 852.50 and 363.16 is: 543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.24 : 852.50 = 363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.24/852.50 = 363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.24x = 852.50 × 363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.24x = 309,592.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,592.68/569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.87

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