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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.35, 854.01 and 276.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.35, 854.01 and 276.87 is: 415.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.35 : 854.01 = 276.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.35/854.01 = 276.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.35x = 854.01 × 276.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.35x = 236,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,452.95/569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.30

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