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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 854.70 and 334.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 854.70 and 334.98 is: 502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 854.70 = 334.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/854.70 = 334.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 854.70 × 334.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 286,307.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,307.41/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.72

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