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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.96, 854.40 and 376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.96, 854.40 and 376.48 is: 565.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.96 : 854.40 = 376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.96/854.40 = 376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.96x = 854.40 × 376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.96x = 321,664.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,664.51/568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.36

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