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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.85, 853.01 and 334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.85, 853.01 and 334.70 is: 501.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.85 : 853.01 = 334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.85/853.01 = 334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.85x = 853.01 × 334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.85x = 285,496.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,496.51/568.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.89

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