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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.24, 785.74 and 382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.24, 785.74 and 382.62 is: 528.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.24 : 785.74 = 382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.24/785.74 = 382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.24x = 785.74 × 382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.24x = 300,639.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,639.84/569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.14

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