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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.38, 855.21 and 350.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.38, 855.21 and 350.07 is: 525.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.38 : 855.21 = 350.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.38/855.21 = 350.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.38x = 855.21 × 350.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.38x = 299,384.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,384.31/569.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.81

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