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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.89, 853.66 and 364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.89, 853.66 and 364.38 is: 545.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.89 : 853.66 = 364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.89/853.66 = 364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.89x = 853.66 × 364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.89x = 311,056.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,056.63/569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.82

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