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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.61, 854.06 and 257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.61, 854.06 and 257.36 is: 385.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.61 : 854.06 = 257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.61/854.06 = 257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.61x = 854.06 × 257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.61x = 219,795.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,795.32/569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.87

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