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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.36, 854.52 and 393.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.36, 854.52 and 393.56 is: 590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.36 : 854.52 = 393.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.36/854.52 = 393.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.36x = 854.52 × 393.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.36x = 336,304.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,304.89/569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.67

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