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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.46, 853.72 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.46, 853.72 and 373.86 is: 561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.46 : 853.72 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.46/853.72 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.46x = 853.72 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.46x = 319,169.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,169.89/568.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.46

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