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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.20, 850.60 and 372.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.20, 850.60 and 372.83 is: 558.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.20 : 850.60 = 372.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.20/850.60 = 372.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.20x = 850.60 × 372.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.20x = 317,125.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,125.41/568.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.12

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