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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.44, 852.36 and 294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.44, 852.36 and 294.42 is: 441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.44 : 852.36 = 294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.44/852.36 = 294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.44x = 852.36 × 294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.44x = 250,951.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,951.83/568.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.47

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