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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.02, 850.40 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.02, 850.40 and 385.08 is: 576.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.02 : 850.40 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.02/850.40 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.02x = 850.40 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.02x = 327,472.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,472.23/568.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.52

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