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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.76, 853.10 and 377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.76, 853.10 and 377.56 is: 566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.76 : 853.10 = 377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.76/853.10 = 377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.76x = 853.10 × 377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.76x = 322,096.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,096.44/568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.31

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