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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.06, 851.51 and 336.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.06, 851.51 and 336.91 is: 505.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.06 : 851.51 = 336.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.06/851.51 = 336.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.06x = 851.51 × 336.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.06x = 286,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,880.55/568.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.02

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