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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.72, 853.32 and 492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.72, 853.32 and 492.40 is: 738.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.72 : 853.32 = 492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.72/853.32 = 492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.72x = 853.32 × 492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.72x = 420,174.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,174.77/568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.81

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