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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.53, 854.52 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.53, 854.52 and 277.02 is: 415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.53 : 854.52 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.53/854.52 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.53x = 854.52 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.53x = 236,720.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,720.43/569.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.64

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