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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.57, 850.97 and 352.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.57, 850.97 and 352.33 is: 527.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.57 : 850.97 = 352.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.57/850.97 = 352.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.57x = 850.97 × 352.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.57x = 299,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,820.50/568.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.32

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