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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.92, 853.74 and 395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.92, 853.74 and 395.76 is: 593.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.92 : 853.74 = 395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.92/853.74 = 395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.92x = 853.74 × 395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.92x = 337,876.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,876.14/568.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.89

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