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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.15, 852.22 and 385.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.15, 852.22 and 385.09 is: 577.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.15 : 852.22 = 385.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.15/852.22 = 385.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.15x = 852.22 × 385.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.15x = 328,179.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,179.75/568.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.63

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