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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.57, 785.69 and 392.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.57, 785.69 and 392.51 is: 541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.57 : 785.69 = 392.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.57/785.69 = 392.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.57x = 785.69 × 392.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.57x = 308,391.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,391.18/569.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.45

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