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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.84, 852.63 and 338.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.84, 852.63 and 338.85 is: 507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.84 : 852.63 = 338.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.84/852.63 = 338.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.84x = 852.63 × 338.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.84x = 288,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,912.40/569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.01

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