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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.45, 852.80 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.45, 852.80 and 276.16 is: 414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.45 : 852.80 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.45/852.80 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.45x = 852.80 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.45x = 235,507.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,507.33/568.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.30

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