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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.35, 852.25 and 294.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.35, 852.25 and 294.37 is: 441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.35 : 852.25 = 294.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.35/852.25 = 294.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.35x = 852.25 × 294.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.35x = 250,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,876.10/568.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.41

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