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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.31, 853.88 and 362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.31, 853.88 and 362.97 is: 545.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.31 : 853.88 = 362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.31/853.88 = 362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.31x = 853.88 × 362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.31x = 309,931.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,931.01/568.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.36

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