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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.20, 852.54 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.20, 852.54 and 348.84 is: 523.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.20 : 852.54 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.20/852.54 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.20x = 852.54 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.20x = 297,400.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,400.05/568.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.41

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