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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 853.56 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 853.56 and 295.38 is: 442.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 853.56 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/853.56 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 853.56 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 252,124.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,124.55/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.56

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