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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.72, 853.76 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.72, 853.76 and 325.74 is: 488.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.72 : 853.76 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.72/853.76 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.72x = 853.76 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.72x = 278,102.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,102.15/569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.14

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