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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.01, 851.87 and 294.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.01, 851.87 and 294.23 is: 441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.01 : 851.87 = 294.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.01/851.87 = 294.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.01x = 851.87 × 294.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.01x = 250,646.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,646.92/568.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.27

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