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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.02, 852.16 and 275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.02, 852.16 and 275.66 is: 413.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.02 : 852.16 = 275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.02/852.16 = 275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.02x = 852.16 × 275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.02x = 234,905.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,905.19/568.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.55

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