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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.20, 853.90 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.20, 853.90 and 276.90 is: 415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.20 : 853.90 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.20/853.90 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.20x = 853.90 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.20x = 236,444.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,444.91/569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.40

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