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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.02, 853.40 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.02, 853.40 and 276.51 is: 414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.02 : 853.40 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.02/853.40 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.02x = 853.40 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.02x = 235,973.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,973.63/569.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.70

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