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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.98, 855.26 and 296.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.98, 855.26 and 296.29 is: 444.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.98 : 855.26 = 296.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.98/855.26 = 296.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.98x = 855.26 × 296.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.98x = 253,399.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,399.23/569.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.58

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