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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.20, 853.60 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.20, 853.60 and 295.20 is: 442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.20 : 853.60 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.20/853.60 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.20x = 853.60 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.20x = 251,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,982.72/569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.70

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