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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.18, 851.61 and 385.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.18, 851.61 and 385.65 is: 577.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.18 : 851.61 = 385.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.18/851.61 = 385.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.18x = 851.61 × 385.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.18x = 328,423.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,423.40/569.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.02

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