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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.62, 854.68 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.62, 854.68 and 276.96 is: 415.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.62 : 854.68 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.62/854.68 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.62x = 854.68 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.62x = 236,712.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,712.17/569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.56

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