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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.48, 853.94 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.48, 853.94 and 335.32 is: 502.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.48 : 853.94 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.48/853.94 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.48x = 853.94 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.48x = 286,341.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,341.86/569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.82

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