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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.08, 852.84 and 552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.08, 852.84 and 552.24 is: 829.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.08 : 852.84 = 552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.08/852.84 = 552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.08x = 852.84 × 552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.08x = 470,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,972.36/568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.06

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