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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.88, 854.53 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.88, 854.53 and 338.72 is: 507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.88 : 854.53 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.88/854.53 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.88x = 854.53 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.88x = 289,441.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,441.28/569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.90

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