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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.76, 852.93 and 325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.76, 852.93 and 325.35 is: 487.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.76 : 852.93 = 325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.76/852.93 = 325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.76x = 852.93 × 325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.76x = 277,500.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,500.78/568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.91

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