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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.88, 854.23 and 363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.88, 854.23 and 363.54 is: 545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.88 : 854.23 = 363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.88/854.23 = 363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.88x = 854.23 × 363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.88x = 310,546.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,546.77/568.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.89

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