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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.35, 785.32 and 392.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.35, 785.32 and 392.23 is: 541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.35 : 785.32 = 392.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.35/785.32 = 392.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.35x = 785.32 × 392.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.35x = 308,026.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,026.06/569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.01

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