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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 852.64 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 852.64 and 386.58 is: 578.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 852.64 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/852.64 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 852.64 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 329,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,613.57/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.76

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