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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 853.94 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 853.94 and 386.64 is: 579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 853.94 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/853.94 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 853.94 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 330,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,167.36/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.55

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