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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.84, 853.04 and 363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.84, 853.04 and 363.10 is: 544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.84 : 853.04 = 363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.84/853.04 = 363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.84x = 853.04 × 363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.84x = 309,738.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,738.82/568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.51

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