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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.16, 853.84 and 554.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.16, 853.84 and 554.27 is: 832.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.16 : 853.84 = 554.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.16/853.84 = 554.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.16x = 853.84 × 554.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.16x = 473,256.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,256.72/568.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.96

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