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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.94, 854.34 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.94, 854.34 and 361.86 is: 542.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.94 : 854.34 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.94/854.34 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.94x = 854.34 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.94x = 309,151.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,151.47/569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.43

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