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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.82, 855.12 and 353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.82, 855.12 and 353.52 is: 530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.82 : 855.12 = 353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.82/855.12 = 353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.82x = 855.12 × 353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.82x = 302,302.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,302.02/569.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.52

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