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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.74, 853.24 and 294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.74, 853.24 and 294.96 is: 442.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.74 : 853.24 = 294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.74/853.24 = 294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.74x = 853.24 × 294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.74x = 251,666.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,666.67/568.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.50

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