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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.98, 854.25 and 386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.98, 854.25 and 386.92 is: 579.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.98 : 854.25 = 386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.98/854.25 = 386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.98x = 854.25 × 386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.98x = 330,526.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,526.41/569.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.89

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