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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.56, 852.57 and 387.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.56, 852.57 and 387.03 is: 580.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.56 : 852.57 = 387.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.56/852.57 = 387.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.56x = 852.57 × 387.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.56x = 329,970.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,970.17/568.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.36

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