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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.41, 853.61 and 276.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.41, 853.61 and 276.73 is: 414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.41 : 853.61 = 276.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.41/853.61 = 276.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.41x = 853.61 × 276.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.41x = 236,218.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,218.11/569.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.85

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