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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.72, 852.16 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.72, 852.16 and 294.40 is: 441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.72 : 852.16 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.72/852.16 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.72x = 852.16 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.72x = 250,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,875.90/568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.12

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