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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.04, 851.94 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.04, 851.94 and 290.12 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.04 : 851.94 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.04/851.94 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.04x = 851.94 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.04x = 247,164.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,164.83/568.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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