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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.45, 852.24 and 374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.45, 852.24 and 374.68 is: 561.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.45 : 852.24 = 374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.45/852.24 = 374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.45x = 852.24 × 374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.45x = 319,317.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,317.28/568.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.73

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