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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.89, 786.27 and 395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.89, 786.27 and 395.34 is: 545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.89 : 786.27 = 395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.89/786.27 = 395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.89x = 786.27 × 395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.89x = 310,843.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,843.98/569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.45

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