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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.94, 853.56 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.94, 853.56 and 295.20 is: 442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.94 : 853.56 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.94/853.56 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.94x = 853.56 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.94x = 251,970.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,970.91/568.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.88

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