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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.30, 853.34 and 508.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.30, 853.34 and 508.55 is: 762.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.30 : 853.34 = 508.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.30/853.34 = 508.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.30x = 853.34 × 508.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.30x = 433,959.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,959.25/569.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.27

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