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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.36, 853.40 and 325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.36, 853.40 and 325.34 is: 487.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.36 : 853.40 = 325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.36/853.40 = 325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.36x = 853.40 × 325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.36x = 277,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,639.26/569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.64

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