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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.48, 786.36 and 383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.48, 786.36 and 383.59 is: 529.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.48 : 786.36 = 383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.48/786.36 = 383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.48x = 786.36 × 383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.48x = 301,637.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,637.87/569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.67

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