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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.62, 851.76 and 382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.62, 851.76 and 382.95 is: 573.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.62 : 851.76 = 382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.62/851.76 = 382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.62x = 851.76 × 382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.62x = 326,181.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,181.49/568.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.64

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