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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.99, 786.59 and 308.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.99, 786.59 and 308.01 is: 425.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.99 : 786.59 = 308.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.99/786.59 = 308.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.99x = 786.59 × 308.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.99x = 242,276.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,276.71/569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.05

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