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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.43, 853.87 and 395.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.43, 853.87 and 395.95 is: 593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.43 : 853.87 = 395.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.43/853.87 = 395.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.43x = 853.87 × 395.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.43x = 338,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,089.83/569.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.73

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