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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.88, 851.68 and 294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.88, 851.68 and 294.32 is: 440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.88 : 851.68 = 294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.88/851.68 = 294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.88x = 851.68 × 294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.88x = 250,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,666.46/568.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.63

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