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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.49, 851.81 and 294.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.49, 851.81 and 294.19 is: 440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.49 : 851.81 = 294.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.49/851.81 = 294.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.49x = 851.81 × 294.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.49x = 250,590.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,590.38/568.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.80

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