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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.30, 852.54 and 275.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.30, 852.54 and 275.53 is: 413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.30 : 852.54 = 275.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.30/852.54 = 275.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.30x = 852.54 × 275.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.30x = 234,900.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,900.35/568.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.34

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