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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.14, 853.05 and 276.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.14, 853.05 and 276.23 is: 414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.14 : 853.05 = 276.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.14/853.05 = 276.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.14x = 853.05 × 276.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.14x = 235,638.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,638.00/569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.02

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