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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.94, 854.55 and 387.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.94, 854.55 and 387.43 is: 580.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.94 : 854.55 = 387.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.94/854.55 = 387.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.94x = 854.55 × 387.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.94x = 331,080.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,080.98/569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.91

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