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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.30, 851.22 and 279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.30, 851.22 and 279.12 is: 418.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.30 : 851.22 = 279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.30/851.22 = 279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.30x = 851.22 × 279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.30x = 237,592.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,592.53/568.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.08

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