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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.59, 853.37 and 396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.59, 853.37 and 396.02 is: 594.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.59 : 853.37 = 396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.59/853.37 = 396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.59x = 853.37 × 396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.59x = 337,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,953.23/568.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.37

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