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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.60, 852.19 and 294.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.60, 852.19 and 294.53 is: 441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.60 : 852.19 = 294.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.60/852.19 = 294.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.60x = 852.19 × 294.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.60x = 250,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,995.52/568.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.43

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