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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.52, 850.32 and 350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.52, 850.32 and 350.56 is: 525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.52 : 850.32 = 350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.52/850.32 = 350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.52x = 850.32 × 350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.52x = 298,088.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,088.18/567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.25

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