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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.87, 852.97 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.87, 852.97 and 295.58 is: 442.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.87 : 852.97 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.87/852.97 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.87x = 852.97 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.87x = 252,121.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,121.61/569.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.42

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