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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.29, 851.49 and 348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.29, 851.49 and 348.66 is: 522.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.29 : 851.49 = 348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.29/851.49 = 348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.29x = 851.49 × 348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.29x = 296,880.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,880.50/568.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.41

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