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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.90, 867.12 and 568.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.90, 867.12 and 568.18 is: 852.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.90 : 867.12 = 568.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.90/867.12 = 568.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.90x = 867.12 × 568.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.90x = 492,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,680.24/577.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.54

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