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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.64, 853.32 and 386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.64, 853.32 and 386.36 is: 579.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.64 : 853.32 = 386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.64/853.32 = 386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.64x = 853.32 × 386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.64x = 329,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,688.72/568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.78

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