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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.79, 854.73 and 354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.79, 854.73 and 354.74 is: 532.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.79 : 854.73 = 354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.79/854.73 = 354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.79x = 854.73 × 354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.79x = 303,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,202.65/569.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.13

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