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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.86, 852.51 and 294.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.86, 852.51 and 294.39 is: 441.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.86 : 852.51 = 294.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.86/852.51 = 294.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.86x = 852.51 × 294.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.86x = 250,970.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,970.42/568.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.18

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