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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.75, 852.76 and 294.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.75, 852.76 and 294.61 is: 441.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.75 : 852.76 = 294.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.75/852.76 = 294.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.75x = 852.76 × 294.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.75x = 251,231.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,231.62/568.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.73

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