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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.12, 853.84 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.12, 853.84 and 184.38 is: 276.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.12 : 853.84 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.12/853.84 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.12x = 853.84 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.12x = 157,431.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,431.02/569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.62

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