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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.51, 854.84 and 395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.51, 854.84 and 395.58 is: 593.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.51 : 854.84 = 395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.51/854.84 = 395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.51x = 854.84 × 395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.51x = 338,157.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,157.61/569.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.77

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