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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.44, 854.39 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.44, 854.39 and 252.66 is: 379.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.44 : 854.39 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.44/854.39 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.44x = 854.39 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.44x = 215,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,870.18/569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.09

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