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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.15, 785.64 and 382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.15, 785.64 and 382.74 is: 528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.15 : 785.64 = 382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.15/785.64 = 382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.15x = 785.64 × 382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.15x = 300,695.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,695.85/569.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.33

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