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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.12, 852.44 and 337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.12, 852.44 and 337.46 is: 506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.12 : 852.44 = 337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.12/852.44 = 337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.12x = 852.44 × 337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.12x = 287,664.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,664.40/568.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.34

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