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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.97, 852.98 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.97, 852.98 and 350.50 is: 524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.97 : 852.98 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.97/852.98 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.97x = 852.98 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.97x = 298,966.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,966.48/569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.53

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