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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.89, 855.38 and 296.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.89, 855.38 and 296.38 is: 444.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.89 : 855.38 = 296.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.89/855.38 = 296.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.89x = 855.38 × 296.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.89x = 253,517.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,517.52/569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.85

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