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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 853.61 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 853.61 and 338.58 is: 507.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 853.61 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/853.61 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 853.61 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 289,013.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,013.58/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.47

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