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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.04, 850.07 and 348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.04, 850.07 and 348.56 is: 521.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.04 : 850.07 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.04/850.07 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.04x = 850.07 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.04x = 296,300.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,300.21/568.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.62

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