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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.32, 849.96 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.32, 849.96 and 372.80 is: 557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.32 : 849.96 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.32/849.96 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.32x = 849.96 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.32x = 316,865.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,865.09/568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.55

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