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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.96, 853.26 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.96, 853.26 and 363.76 is: 545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.96 : 853.26 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.96/853.26 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.96x = 853.26 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.96x = 310,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,381.86/568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.52

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