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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.38, 854.20 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.38, 854.20 and 235.85 is: 353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.38 : 854.20 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.38/854.20 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.38x = 854.20 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.38x = 201,457.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,457.77/569.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.82

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