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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.28, 852.26 and 348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.28, 852.26 and 348.17 is: 522.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.28 : 852.26 = 348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.28/852.26 = 348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.28x = 852.26 × 348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.28x = 296,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,725.36/568.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.14

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