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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.07, 851.76 and 370.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.07, 851.76 and 370.55 is: 555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.07 : 851.76 = 370.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.07/851.76 = 370.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.07x = 851.76 × 370.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.07x = 315,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,619.94/568.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.61

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