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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.36, 854.28 and 364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.36, 854.28 and 364.16 is: 546.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.36 : 854.28 = 364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.36/854.28 = 364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.36x = 854.28 × 364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.36x = 311,094.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,094.60/569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.39

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