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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.58, 854.40 and 184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.58, 854.40 and 184.84 is: 277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.58 : 854.40 = 184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.58/854.40 = 184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.58x = 854.40 × 184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.58x = 157,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,927.30/569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.27

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