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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.21, 785.22 and 382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.21, 785.22 and 382.74 is: 527.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.21 : 785.22 = 382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.21/785.22 = 382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.21x = 785.22 × 382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.21x = 300,535.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,535.10/569.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.99

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