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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.42, 853.52 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.42, 853.52 and 295.44 is: 442.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.42 : 853.52 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.42/853.52 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.42x = 853.52 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.42x = 252,162.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,162.47/569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.84

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