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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.42, 852.73 and 293.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.42, 852.73 and 293.83 is: 440.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.42 : 852.73 = 293.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.42/852.73 = 293.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.42x = 852.73 × 293.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.42x = 250,554.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,554.79/568.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.79

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