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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.25, 852.63 and 349.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.25, 852.63 and 349.21 is: 523.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.25 : 852.63 = 349.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.25/852.63 = 349.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.25x = 852.63 × 349.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.25x = 297,746.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,746.92/569.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.05

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