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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.15, 853.71 and 295.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.15, 853.71 and 295.77 is: 443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.15 : 853.71 = 295.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.15/853.71 = 295.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.15x = 853.71 × 295.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.15x = 252,501.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,501.81/569.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.65

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