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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.98, 855.40 and 353.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.98, 855.40 and 353.71 is: 530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.98 : 855.40 = 353.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.98/855.40 = 353.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.98x = 855.40 × 353.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.98x = 302,563.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,563.53/569.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.83

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