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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.64, 786.05 and 383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.64, 786.05 and 383.10 is: 528.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.64 : 786.05 = 383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.64/786.05 = 383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.64x = 786.05 × 383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.64x = 301,133.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,133.84/569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.64

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