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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.49, 852.86 and 294.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.49, 852.86 and 294.71 is: 442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.49 : 852.86 = 294.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.49/852.86 = 294.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.49x = 852.86 × 294.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.49x = 251,342.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,342.84/568.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.13

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