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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.28, 851.18 and 373.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.28, 851.18 and 373.06 is: 558.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.28 : 851.18 = 373.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.28/851.18 = 373.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.28x = 851.18 × 373.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.28x = 317,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,541.21/568.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.78

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