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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.79, 855.22 and 296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.79, 855.22 and 296.08 is: 444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.79 : 855.22 = 296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.79/855.22 = 296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.79x = 855.22 × 296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.79x = 253,209.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,209.26/569.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.39

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