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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.30, 785.48 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.30, 785.48 and 392.32 is: 541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.30 : 785.48 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.30/785.48 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.30x = 785.48 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.30x = 308,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,159.51/569.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.30

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