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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.95, 854.92 and 394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.95, 854.92 and 394.08 is: 591.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.95 : 854.92 = 394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.95/854.92 = 394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.95x = 854.92 × 394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.95x = 336,904.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,904.90/569.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.11

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