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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.67, 852.80 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.67, 852.80 and 276.30 is: 414.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.67 : 852.80 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.67/852.80 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.67x = 852.80 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.67x = 235,627.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,627.26/568.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.35

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