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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.04, 851.46 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.04, 851.46 and 275.16 is: 412.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.04 : 851.46 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.04/851.46 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.04x = 851.46 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.04x = 234,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,287.73/568.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.45

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