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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.60, 853.04 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.60, 853.04 and 386.44 is: 578.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.60 : 853.04 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.60/853.04 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.60x = 853.04 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.60x = 329,648.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,648.78/569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.74

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