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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.34, 854.55 and 353.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.34, 854.55 and 353.34 is: 530.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.34 : 854.55 = 353.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.34/854.55 = 353.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.34x = 854.55 × 353.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.34x = 301,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,946.70/569.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.35

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