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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.35, 852.35 and 348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.35, 852.35 and 348.95 is: 523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.35 : 852.35 = 348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.35/852.35 = 348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.35x = 852.35 × 348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.35x = 297,421.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,421.53/568.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.31

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