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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.50, 853.04 and 385.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.50, 853.04 and 385.51 is: 578.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.50 : 853.04 = 385.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.50/853.04 = 385.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.50x = 853.04 × 385.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.50x = 328,855.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,855.45/568.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.46

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