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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.28, 852.33 and 234.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.28, 852.33 and 234.77 is: 352.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.28 : 852.33 = 234.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.28/852.33 = 234.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.28x = 852.33 × 234.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.28x = 200,100.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,100.34/568.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.12

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