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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.59, 853.57 and 395.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.59, 853.57 and 395.89 is: 593.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.59 : 853.57 = 395.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.59/853.57 = 395.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.59x = 853.57 × 395.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.59x = 337,918.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,918.19/569.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.27

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