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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.91, 786.33 and 383.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.91, 786.33 and 383.49 is: 529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.91 : 786.33 = 383.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.91/786.33 = 383.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.91x = 786.33 × 383.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.91x = 301,549.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,549.69/569.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.12

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