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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.22, 852.50 and 279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.22, 852.50 and 279.45 is: 419.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.22 : 852.50 = 279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.22/852.50 = 279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.22x = 852.50 × 279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.22x = 238,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,231.82/568.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.26

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