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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.24, 853.58 and 395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.24, 853.58 and 395.76 is: 593.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.24 : 853.58 = 395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.24/853.58 = 395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.24x = 853.58 × 395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.24x = 337,812.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,812.82/569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.45

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