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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.46, 852.78 and 279.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.46, 852.78 and 279.88 is: 419.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.46 : 852.78 = 279.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.46/852.78 = 279.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.46x = 852.78 × 279.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.46x = 238,676.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,676.07/568.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.86

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