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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.26, 851.49 and 362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.26, 851.49 and 362.25 is: 542.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.26 : 851.49 = 362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.26/851.49 = 362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.26x = 851.49 × 362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.26x = 308,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,452.25/568.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.80

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