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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.65, 786.38 and 383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.65, 786.38 and 383.26 is: 529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.65 : 786.38 = 383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.65/786.38 = 383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.65x = 786.38 × 383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.65x = 301,386.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,386.08/569.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.08

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