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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.39, 854.99 and 364.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.39, 854.99 and 364.05 is: 546.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.39 : 854.99 = 364.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.39/854.99 = 364.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.39x = 854.99 × 364.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.39x = 311,257.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,257.29/569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.66

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