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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.75, 785.94 and 382.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.75, 785.94 and 382.91 is: 528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.75 : 785.94 = 382.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.75/785.94 = 382.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.75x = 785.94 × 382.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.75x = 300,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,944.29/569.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.20

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