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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.82, 852 and 348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.82, 852 and 348.49 is: 522.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.82 : 852 = 348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.82/852 = 348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.82x = 852 × 348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.82x = 296,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,913.48/567.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.90

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