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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.60, 853.62 and 295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.60, 853.62 and 295.11 is: 442.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.60 : 853.62 = 295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.60/853.62 = 295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.60x = 853.62 × 295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.60x = 251,911.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,911.80/569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.26

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