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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.36, 853.76 and 276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.36, 853.76 and 276.88 is: 415.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.36 : 853.76 = 276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.36/853.76 = 276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.36x = 853.76 × 276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.36x = 236,385.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,385.88/569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.18

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