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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.35, 852.51 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.35, 852.51 and 362.80 is: 543.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.35 : 852.51 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.35/852.51 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.35x = 852.51 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.35x = 309,288.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,288.81/569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.23

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