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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.86, 853.29 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.86, 853.29 and 386.64 is: 579.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.86 : 853.29 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.86/853.29 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.86x = 853.29 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.86x = 329,916.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,916.05/568.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.96

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