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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.02, 853.11 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.02, 853.11 and 325.02 is: 488.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.02 : 853.11 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.02/853.11 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.02x = 853.11 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.02x = 277,277.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,277.81/568.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.15

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