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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.35, 854.52 and 277.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.35, 854.52 and 277.07 is: 415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.35 : 854.52 = 277.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.35/854.52 = 277.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.35x = 854.52 × 277.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.35x = 236,763.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,763.69/569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.85

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