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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.34, 852.09 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.34, 852.09 and 325.50 is: 487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.34 : 852.09 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.34/852.09 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.34x = 852.09 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.34x = 277,355.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,355.30/569.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.15

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