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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.20, 851.46 and 372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.20, 851.46 and 372.84 is: 558.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.20 : 851.46 = 372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.20/851.46 = 372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.20x = 851.46 × 372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.20x = 317,458.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,458.35/568.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.71

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