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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.43, 853.11 and 383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.43, 853.11 and 383.94 is: 575.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.43 : 853.11 = 383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.43/853.11 = 383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.43x = 853.11 × 383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.43x = 327,543.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,543.05/569.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.21

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