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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.22, 850.56 and 363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.22, 850.56 and 363.02 is: 543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.22 : 850.56 = 363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.22/850.56 = 363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.22x = 850.56 × 363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.22x = 308,770.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,770.29/568.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.40

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