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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.92, 853.69 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.92, 853.69 and 374.22 is: 561.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.92 : 853.69 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.92/853.69 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.92x = 853.69 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.92x = 319,467.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,467.64/568.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.53

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