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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 854.42 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 854.42 and 277.16 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 854.42 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/854.42 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 854.42 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 236,805.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,805.39/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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