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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.09, 853.25 and 203.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.09, 853.25 and 203.69 is: 305.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.09 : 853.25 = 203.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.09/853.25 = 203.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.09x = 853.25 × 203.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.09x = 173,793.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,793.21/569.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.39

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