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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 853.20 and 396.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 853.20 and 396.64 is: 593.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 853.20 = 396.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/853.20 = 396.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 853.20 × 396.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 338,413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,413.25/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.79

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