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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 786.51 and 394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 786.51 and 394.74 is: 544.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 786.51 = 394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/786.51 = 394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 786.51 × 394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 310,466.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,466.96/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.97

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