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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.03, 849.96 and 337.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.03, 849.96 and 337.03 is: 504.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.03 : 849.96 = 337.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.03/849.96 = 337.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.03x = 849.96 × 337.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.03x = 286,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,462.02/568.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.31

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