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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.64, 852.49 and 395.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.64, 852.49 and 395.65 is: 593.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.64 : 852.49 = 395.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.64/852.49 = 395.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.64x = 852.49 × 395.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.64x = 337,289.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,289.23/568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.15

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