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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.86, 852.53 and 294.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.86, 852.53 and 294.38 is: 441.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.86 : 852.53 = 294.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.86/852.53 = 294.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.86x = 852.53 × 294.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.86x = 250,962.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,962.05/568.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.17

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