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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.80, 852.75 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.80, 852.75 and 363.24 is: 544.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.80 : 852.75 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.80/852.75 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.80x = 852.75 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.80x = 309,752.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,752.91/568.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.57

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