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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.01, 850.87 and 336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.01, 850.87 and 336.20 is: 503.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.01 : 850.87 = 336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.01/850.87 = 336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.01x = 850.87 × 336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.01x = 286,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,063.78/568.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.63

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