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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.41, 852 and 294.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.41, 852 and 294.22 is: 441.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.41 : 852 = 294.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.41/852 = 294.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.41x = 852 × 294.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.41x = 250,675.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,675.44/568.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.01

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