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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 785.90 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 785.90 and 383.20 is: 528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 785.90 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/785.90 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 785.90 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 301,155.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,155.87/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.62

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