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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.76, 853.14 and 376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.76, 853.14 and 376.34 is: 564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.76 : 853.14 = 376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.76/853.14 = 376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.76x = 853.14 × 376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.76x = 321,070.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,070.71/568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.51

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