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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.96, 850.44 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.96, 850.44 and 348.12 is: 521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.96 : 850.44 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.96/850.44 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.96x = 850.44 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.96x = 296,055.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,055.17/567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.26

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