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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.55, 852.53 and 395.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.55, 852.53 and 395.33 is: 591.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.55 : 852.53 = 395.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.55/852.53 = 395.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.55x = 852.53 × 395.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.55x = 337,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,030.68/569.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.75

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