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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.08, 851.07 and 293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.08, 851.07 and 293.88 is: 440.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.08 : 851.07 = 293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.08/851.07 = 293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.08x = 851.07 × 293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.08x = 250,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,112.45/568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.28

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