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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.95, 852.15 and 295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.95, 852.15 and 295.29 is: 442.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.95 : 852.15 = 295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.95/852.15 = 295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.95x = 852.15 × 295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.95x = 251,631.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,631.37/568.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.27

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