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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.26, 785.84 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.26, 785.84 and 382.88 is: 528.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.26 : 785.84 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.26/785.84 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.26x = 785.84 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.26x = 300,882.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,882.42/569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.55

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