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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.53, 852.59 and 386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.53, 852.59 and 386.08 is: 578.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.53 : 852.59 = 386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.53/852.59 = 386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.53x = 852.59 × 386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.53x = 329,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,166.78/568.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.98

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