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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.67, 852.73 and 364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.67, 852.73 and 364.40 is: 545.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.67 : 852.73 = 364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.67/852.73 = 364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.67x = 852.73 × 364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.67x = 310,734.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,734.81/569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.46

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