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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.94, 855.36 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.94, 855.36 and 396.54 is: 595.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.94 : 855.36 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.94/855.36 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.94x = 855.36 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.94x = 339,184.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,184.45/569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.12

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