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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.82, 849.84 and 351.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.82, 849.84 and 351.58 is: 526.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.82 : 849.84 = 351.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.82/849.84 = 351.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.82x = 849.84 × 351.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.82x = 298,786.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,786.75/567.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.20

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