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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.95, 852.53 and 294.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.95, 852.53 and 294.63 is: 441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.95 : 852.53 = 294.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.95/852.53 = 294.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.95x = 852.53 × 294.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.95x = 251,179.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,179.44/568.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.48

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