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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 854.50 and 277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 854.50 and 277.34 is: 415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 854.50 = 277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/854.50 = 277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 854.50 × 277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 236,987.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,987.03/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.83

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