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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 785.70 and 383.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 785.70 and 383.00 is: 528.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 785.70 = 383.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/785.70 = 383.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 785.70 × 383.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 300,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,919.17/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.21

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