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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.48, 853.14 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.48, 853.14 and 373.48 is: 560.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.48 : 853.14 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.48/853.14 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.48x = 853.14 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.48x = 318,630.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,630.73/568.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.50

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