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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.86, 853.01 and 294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.86, 853.01 and 294.87 is: 442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.86 : 853.01 = 294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.86/853.01 = 294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.86x = 853.01 × 294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.86x = 251,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,525.58/568.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.16

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