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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.64, 853.24 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.64, 853.24 and 279.92 is: 420.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.64 : 853.24 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.64/853.24 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.64x = 853.24 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.64x = 238,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,838.94/568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.02

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