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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.08, 851.91 and 337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.08, 851.91 and 337.02 is: 505.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.08 : 851.91 = 337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.08/851.91 = 337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.08x = 851.91 × 337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.08x = 287,110.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,110.71/568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.41

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