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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.94, 851.45 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.94, 851.45 and 363.60 is: 544.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.94 : 851.45 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.94/851.45 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.94x = 851.45 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.94x = 309,585.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,585.40/568.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.15

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