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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.23, 852.32 and 396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.23, 852.32 and 396.09 is: 593.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.23 : 852.32 = 396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.23/852.32 = 396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.23x = 852.32 × 396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.23x = 337,596.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,596.42/569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.08

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