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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.32, 851.04 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.32, 851.04 and 279 is: 417.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.32 : 851.04 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.32/851.04 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.32x = 851.04 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.32x = 237,440.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,440.16/568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.79

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