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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.72, 853.38 and 363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.72, 853.38 and 363.38 is: 545.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.72 : 853.38 = 363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.72/853.38 = 363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.72x = 853.38 × 363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.72x = 310,101.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,101.22/568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.26

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