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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.34, 853.20 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.34, 853.20 and 325.37 is: 487.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.34 : 853.20 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.34/853.20 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.34x = 853.20 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.34x = 277,607.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,607.82/569.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.60

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