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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.53, 854.15 and 386.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.53, 854.15 and 386.87 is: 580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.53 : 854.15 = 386.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.53/854.15 = 386.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.53x = 854.15 × 386.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.53x = 330,445.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,445.01/569.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.21

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