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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.56, 852.99 and 295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.56, 852.99 and 295.27 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.56 : 852.99 = 295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.56/852.99 = 295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.56x = 852.99 × 295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.56x = 251,862.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,862.36/569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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