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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.72, 855.11 and 353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.72, 855.11 and 353.72 is: 530.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.72 : 855.11 = 353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.72/855.11 = 353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.72x = 855.11 × 353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.72x = 302,466.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,466.12/569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.91

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