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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.38, 853.38 and 558.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.38, 853.38 and 558.66 is: 838.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.38 : 853.38 = 558.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.38/853.38 = 558.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.38x = 853.38 × 558.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.38x = 476,749.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,749.27/568.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.79

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