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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.33, 854.09 and 337.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.33, 854.09 and 337.25 is: 506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.33 : 854.09 = 337.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.33/854.09 = 337.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.33x = 854.09 × 337.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.33x = 288,043.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,043.57/568.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.83

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