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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.99, 854.37 and 276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.99, 854.37 and 276.88 is: 415.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.99 : 854.37 = 276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.99/854.37 = 276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.99x = 854.37 × 276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.99x = 236,557.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,557.97/569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.02

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