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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.86, 851.67 and 373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.86, 851.67 and 373.65 is: 559.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.86 : 851.67 = 373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.86/851.67 = 373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.86x = 851.67 × 373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.86x = 318,226.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,226.50/568.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.41

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