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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.56, 852.36 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.56, 852.36 and 363.12 is: 544.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.56 : 852.36 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.56/852.36 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.56x = 852.36 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.56x = 309,508.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,508.96/568.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.37

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