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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.75, 852.60 and 338.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.75, 852.60 and 338.77 is: 506.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.75 : 852.60 = 338.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.75/852.60 = 338.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.75x = 852.60 × 338.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.75x = 288,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,831.04/569.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.94

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