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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.84, 853.23 and 387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.84, 853.23 and 387.59 is: 580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.84 : 853.23 = 387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.84/853.23 = 387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.84x = 853.23 × 387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.84x = 330,700.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,700.60/569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.34

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