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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.11, 852.17 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.11, 852.17 and 294.06 is: 441.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.11 : 852.17 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.11/852.17 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.11x = 852.17 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.11x = 250,589.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,589.11/568.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.09

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