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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.76, 852.58 and 294.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.76, 852.58 and 294.77 is: 441.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.76 : 852.58 = 294.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.76/852.58 = 294.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.76x = 852.58 × 294.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.76x = 251,313.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,313.53/568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.87

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