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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.30, 851.83 and 507.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.30, 851.83 and 507.55 is: 760.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.30 : 851.83 = 507.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.30/851.83 = 507.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.30x = 851.83 × 507.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.30x = 432,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,346.32/568.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.77

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