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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.33, 854.21 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.33, 854.21 and 295.25 is: 442.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.33 : 854.21 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.33/854.21 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.33x = 854.21 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.33x = 252,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,205.50/569.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.99

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