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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.08, 850.78 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.08, 850.78 and 372.96 is: 558.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.08 : 850.78 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.08/850.78 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.08x = 850.78 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.08x = 317,306.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,306.91/568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.56

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