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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.74, 852.26 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.74, 852.26 and 385.50 is: 577.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.74 : 852.26 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.74/852.26 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.74x = 852.26 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.74x = 328,544.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,544.30/568.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.67

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