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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.42, 852.75 and 338.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.42, 852.75 and 338.11 is: 506.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.42 : 852.75 = 338.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.42/852.75 = 338.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.42x = 852.75 × 338.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.42x = 288,321.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,321.17/569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.35

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