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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.22, 852.33 and 279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.22, 852.33 and 279.68 is: 419.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.22 : 852.33 = 279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.22/852.33 = 279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.22x = 852.33 × 279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.22x = 238,379.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,379.65/568.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.52

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