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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.30, 851.84 and 351.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.30, 851.84 and 351.62 is: 527.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.30 : 851.84 = 351.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.30/851.84 = 351.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.30x = 851.84 × 351.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.30x = 299,523.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,523.98/568.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.05

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