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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568, 852.20 and 279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568, 852.20 and 279.64 is: 419.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568 : 852.20 = 279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568/852.20 = 279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568x = 852.20 × 279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568x = 238,309.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,309.21/568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.56

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