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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.99, 855.97 and 340.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.99, 855.97 and 340.33 is: 511.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.99 : 855.97 = 340.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.99/855.97 = 340.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.99x = 855.97 × 340.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.99x = 291,312.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,312.27/569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.08

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