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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.67, 852.58 and 294.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.67, 852.58 and 294.59 is: 441.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.67 : 852.58 = 294.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.67/852.58 = 294.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.67x = 852.58 × 294.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.67x = 251,157.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,157.59/568.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.66

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