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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.34, 852.26 and 334.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.34, 852.26 and 334.19 is: 501.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.34 : 852.26 = 334.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.34/852.26 = 334.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.34x = 852.26 × 334.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.34x = 284,817.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,817.23/568.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.13

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