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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.15, 850.85 and 384.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.15, 850.85 and 384.98 is: 576.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.15 : 850.85 = 384.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.15/850.85 = 384.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.15x = 850.85 × 384.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.15x = 327,562.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,562.94/568.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.55

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