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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.32, 850.56 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.32, 850.56 and 352.08 is: 526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.32 : 850.56 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.32/850.56 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.32x = 850.56 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.32x = 299,465.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,465.16/568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.93

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