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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.58, 785.08 and 382.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.58, 785.08 and 382.97 is: 527.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.58 : 785.08 = 382.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.58/785.08 = 382.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.58x = 785.08 × 382.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.58x = 300,660.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,660.17/569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.87

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