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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.95, 786.24 and 383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.95, 786.24 and 383.44 is: 528.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.95 : 786.24 = 383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.95/786.24 = 383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.95x = 786.24 × 383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.95x = 301,475.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,475.87/569.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.95

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