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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.58, 853.08 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.58, 853.08 and 294.50 is: 441.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.58 : 853.08 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.58/853.08 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.58x = 853.08 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.58x = 251,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,232.06/568.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.86

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