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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.40, 853.47 and 500.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.40, 853.47 and 500.49 is: 751.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.40 : 853.47 = 500.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.40/853.47 = 500.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.40x = 853.47 × 500.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.40x = 427,153.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,153.20/568.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.51

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