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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.29, 851.37 and 324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.29, 851.37 and 324.08 is: 485.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.29 : 851.37 = 324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.29/851.37 = 324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.29x = 851.37 × 324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.29x = 275,906.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,906.11/568.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.50

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