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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.43, 786.11 and 394.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.43, 786.11 and 394.47 is: 544.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.43 : 786.11 = 394.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.43/786.11 = 394.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.43x = 786.11 × 394.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.43x = 310,094.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,094.84/569.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.57

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