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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.79, 853.11 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.79, 853.11 and 184.04 is: 276.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.79 : 853.11 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.79/853.11 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.79x = 853.11 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.79x = 157,002.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,002.10/568.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.03

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