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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.25, 785.25 and 382.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.25, 785.25 and 382.41 is: 527.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.25 : 785.25 = 382.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.25/785.25 = 382.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.25x = 785.25 × 382.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.25x = 300,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,287.45/569.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.51

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