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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.13, 853.90 and 295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.13, 853.90 and 295.40 is: 443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.13 : 853.90 = 295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.13/853.90 = 295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.13x = 853.90 × 295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.13x = 252,242.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,242.06/569.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.21

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