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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.80, 853.77 and 337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.80, 853.77 and 337.92 is: 507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.80 : 853.77 = 337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.80/853.77 = 337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.80x = 853.77 × 337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.80x = 288,505.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,505.96/568.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.22

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