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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.44, 851.26 and 362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.44, 851.26 and 362.40 is: 542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.44 : 851.26 = 362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.44/851.26 = 362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.44x = 851.26 × 362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.44x = 308,496.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,496.62/568.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.71

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