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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.45, 850.68 and 363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.45, 850.68 and 363.10 is: 543.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.45 : 850.68 = 363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.45/850.68 = 363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.45x = 850.68 × 363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.45x = 308,881.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,881.91/568.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.38

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