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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.04, 851.43 and 294.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.04, 851.43 and 294.15 is: 440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.04 : 851.43 = 294.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.04/851.43 = 294.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.04x = 851.43 × 294.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.04x = 250,448.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,448.13/568.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.90

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