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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.53, 850.71 and 337.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.53, 850.71 and 337.53 is: 505.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.53 : 850.71 = 337.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.53/850.71 = 337.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.53x = 850.71 × 337.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.53x = 287,140.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,140.15/568.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.06

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