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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.34, 853.02 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.34, 853.02 and 338.18 is: 506.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.34 : 853.02 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.34/853.02 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.34x = 853.02 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.34x = 288,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,470.04/569.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.67

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