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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.07, 852.82 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.07, 852.82 and 294.60 is: 441.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.07 : 852.82 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.07/852.82 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.07x = 852.82 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.07x = 251,240.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,240.77/569.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.49

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