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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.49, 853.38 and 386.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.49, 853.38 and 386.25 is: 578.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.49 : 853.38 = 386.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.49/853.38 = 386.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.49x = 853.38 × 386.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.49x = 329,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,618.03/569.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.80

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