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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.26, 854.30 and 386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.26, 854.30 and 386.20 is: 579.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.26 : 854.30 = 386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.26/854.30 = 386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.26x = 854.30 × 386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.26x = 329,926.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,926.59/569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.57

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