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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.92, 853.11 and 337.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.92, 853.11 and 337.84 is: 506.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.92 : 853.11 = 337.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.92/853.11 = 337.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.92x = 853.11 × 337.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.92x = 288,208.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,208.73/568.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.59

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