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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.23, 852.03 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.23, 852.03 and 364.26 is: 546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.23 : 852.03 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.23/852.03 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.23x = 852.03 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.23x = 310,363.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,363.64/568.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.20

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