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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.51, 853.70 and 386.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.51, 853.70 and 386.99 is: 580.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.51 : 853.70 = 386.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.51/853.70 = 386.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.51x = 853.70 × 386.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.51x = 330,373.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,373.56/569.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.10

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