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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.11, 851.99 and 362.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.11, 851.99 and 362.37 is: 543.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.11 : 851.99 = 362.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.11/851.99 = 362.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.11x = 851.99 × 362.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.11x = 308,733.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,733.80/568.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.44

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