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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.50, 853.20 and 508.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.50, 853.20 and 508.01 is: 761.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.50 : 853.20 = 508.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.50/853.20 = 508.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.50x = 853.20 × 508.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.50x = 433,429.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,429.87/569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.07

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