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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.57, 855.23 and 354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.57, 855.23 and 354.51 is: 532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.57 : 855.23 = 354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.57/855.23 = 354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.57x = 855.23 × 354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.57x = 303,185.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,185.81/569.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.31

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