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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.66, 851.64 and 351.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.66, 851.64 and 351.58 is: 526.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.66 : 851.64 = 351.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.66/851.64 = 351.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.66x = 851.64 × 351.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.66x = 299,419.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,419.59/568.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.54

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