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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.02, 852.03 and 362.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.02, 852.03 and 362.69 is: 544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.02 : 852.03 = 362.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.02/852.03 = 362.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.02x = 852.03 × 362.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.02x = 309,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,018.50/568.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.03

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