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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.32, 852 and 279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.32, 852 and 279.36 is: 418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.32 : 852 = 279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.32/852 = 279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.32x = 852 × 279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.32x = 238,014.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,014.72/568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.80

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