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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.07, 849.98 and 395.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.07, 849.98 and 395.07 is: 591.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.07 : 849.98 = 395.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.07/849.98 = 395.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.07x = 849.98 × 395.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.07x = 335,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,799.62/568.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.13

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