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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.03, 852.94 and 294.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.03, 852.94 and 294.85 is: 441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.03 : 852.94 = 294.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.03/852.94 = 294.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.03x = 852.94 × 294.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.03x = 251,483.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,483.62/569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.95

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