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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.56, 854.46 and 277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.56, 854.46 and 277.12 is: 415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.56 : 854.46 = 277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.56/854.46 = 277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.56x = 854.46 × 277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.56x = 236,787.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,787.96/569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.74

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