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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.36, 852.78 and 363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.36, 852.78 and 363.16 is: 544.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.36 : 852.78 = 363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.36/852.78 = 363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.36x = 852.78 × 363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.36x = 309,695.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,695.58/568.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.89

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