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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.05, 852.23 and 348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.05, 852.23 and 348.90 is: 523.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.05 : 852.23 = 348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.05/852.23 = 348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.05x = 852.23 × 348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.05x = 297,343.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,343.05/568.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.45

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