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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.62, 786.81 and 395.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.62, 786.81 and 395.74 is: 546.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.62 : 786.81 = 395.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.62/786.81 = 395.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.62x = 786.81 × 395.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.62x = 311,372.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,372.19/569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.63

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