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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.32, 851.77 and 321.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.32, 851.77 and 321.51 is: 481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.32 : 851.77 = 321.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.32/851.77 = 321.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.32x = 851.77 × 321.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.32x = 273,848.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,848.31/568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.86

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