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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.90, 852.47 and 383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.90, 852.47 and 383.11 is: 574.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.90 : 852.47 = 383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.90/852.47 = 383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.90x = 852.47 × 383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.90x = 326,589.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,589.78/568.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.08

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