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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.25, 851.14 and 348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.25, 851.14 and 348.21 is: 521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.25 : 851.14 = 348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.25/851.14 = 348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.25x = 851.14 × 348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.25x = 296,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,372.98/568.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.55

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