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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568, 851.88 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568, 851.88 and 275.52 is: 413.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568 : 851.88 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568/851.88 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568x = 851.88 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568x = 234,709.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,709.98/568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.22

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