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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.17, 852.38 and 386.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.17, 852.38 and 386.01 is: 578.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.17 : 852.38 = 386.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.17/852.38 = 386.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.17x = 852.38 × 386.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.17x = 329,027.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,027.20/569.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.09

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