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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.38, 853.20 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.38, 853.20 and 295.56 is: 442.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.38 : 853.20 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.38/853.20 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.38x = 853.20 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.38x = 252,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,171.79/569.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.89

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