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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.59, 851.58 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.59, 851.58 and 351.32 is: 527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.59 : 851.58 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.59/851.58 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.59x = 851.58 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.59x = 299,172.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,172.83/567.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.10

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