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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.16, 853.44 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.16, 853.44 and 272.34 is: 408.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.16 : 853.44 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.16/853.44 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.16x = 853.44 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.16x = 232,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,425.85/569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.37

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