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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.84, 786.10 and 383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.84, 786.10 and 383.34 is: 528.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.84 : 786.10 = 383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.84/786.10 = 383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.84x = 786.10 × 383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.84x = 301,341.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,341.66/569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.82

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