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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.20, 851.76 and 279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.20, 851.76 and 279.48 is: 418.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.20 : 851.76 = 279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.20/851.76 = 279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.20x = 851.76 × 279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.20x = 238,049.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,049.88/568.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.95

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