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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.17, 853.19 and 276.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.17, 853.19 and 276.49 is: 414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.17 : 853.19 = 276.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.17/853.19 = 276.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.17x = 853.19 × 276.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.17x = 235,892.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,892.85/569.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.45

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