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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.71, 852.86 and 294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.71, 852.86 and 294.88 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.71 : 852.86 = 294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.71/852.86 = 294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.71x = 852.86 × 294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.71x = 251,491.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,491.36/568.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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