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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.32, 854.08 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.32, 854.08 and 338.40 is: 507.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.32 : 854.08 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.32/854.08 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.32x = 854.08 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.32x = 289,020.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,020.67/569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.66

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