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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.72, 854.58 and 387.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.72, 854.58 and 387.29 is: 580.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.72 : 854.58 = 387.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.72/854.58 = 387.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.72x = 854.58 × 387.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.72x = 330,970.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,970.29/569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.94

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