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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.02, 851.34 and 385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.02, 851.34 and 385.54 is: 576.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.02 : 851.34 = 385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.02/851.34 = 385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.02x = 851.34 × 385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.02x = 328,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,225.62/569.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.83

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