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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.41, 852.01 and 402.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.41, 852.01 and 402.14 is: 601.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.41 : 852.01 = 402.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.41/852.01 = 402.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.41x = 852.01 × 402.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.41x = 342,627.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,627.30/569.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.72

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