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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.27, 853.47 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.27, 853.47 and 295.20 is: 442.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.27 : 853.47 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.27/853.47 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.27x = 853.47 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.27x = 251,944.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,944.34/569.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.58

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