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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.84, 856.35 and 338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.84, 856.35 and 338.76 is: 509.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.84 : 856.35 = 338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.84/856.35 = 338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.84x = 856.35 × 338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.84x = 290,097.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,097.13/569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.09

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