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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.49, 851.38 and 362.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.49, 851.38 and 362.41 is: 542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.49 : 851.38 = 362.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.49/851.38 = 362.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.49x = 851.38 × 362.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.49x = 308,545.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,545.59/568.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.75

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