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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.24, 852.60 and 279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.24, 852.60 and 279.68 is: 419.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.24 : 852.60 = 279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.24/852.60 = 279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.24x = 852.60 × 279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.24x = 238,455.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,455.17/568.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.64

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