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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.72, 786.66 and 383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.72, 786.66 and 383.24 is: 529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.72 : 786.66 = 383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.72/786.66 = 383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.72x = 786.66 × 383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.72x = 301,479.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,479.58/569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.17

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