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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.92, 851.79 and 352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.92, 851.79 and 352.82 is: 529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.92 : 851.79 = 352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.92/851.79 = 352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.92x = 851.79 × 352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.92x = 300,528.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,528.55/567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.17

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