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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.08, 852.24 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.08, 852.24 and 324.84 is: 487.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.08 : 852.24 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.08/852.24 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.08x = 852.24 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.08x = 276,841.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,841.64/568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.33

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