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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.45, 851.26 and 362.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.45, 851.26 and 362.41 is: 542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.45 : 851.26 = 362.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.45/851.26 = 362.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.45x = 851.26 × 362.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.45x = 308,505.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,505.14/568.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.71

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