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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.94, 852.84 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.94, 852.84 and 363.74 is: 545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.94 : 852.84 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.94/852.84 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.94x = 852.84 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.94x = 310,212.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,212.02/568.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.25

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