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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.36, 853.80 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.36, 853.80 and 386.02 is: 579.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.36 : 853.80 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.36/853.80 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.36x = 853.80 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.36x = 329,583.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,583.88/568.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.89

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