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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.16, 785.36 and 391.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.16, 785.36 and 391.77 is: 540.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.16 : 785.36 = 391.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.16/785.36 = 391.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.16x = 785.36 × 391.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.16x = 307,681.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,681.47/569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.59

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