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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.14, 853.82 and 337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.14, 853.82 and 337.07 is: 506.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.14 : 853.82 = 337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.14/853.82 = 337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.14x = 853.82 × 337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.14x = 287,797.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,797.56/568.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.56

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