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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.96, 851.76 and 386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.96, 851.76 and 386.04 is: 577.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.96 : 851.76 = 386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.96/851.76 = 386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.96x = 851.76 × 386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.96x = 328,813.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,813.43/568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.92

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