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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.10, 851.52 and 275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.10, 851.52 and 275.60 is: 413.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.10 : 851.52 = 275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.10/851.52 = 275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.10x = 851.52 × 275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.10x = 234,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,678.91/568.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.09

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