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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.72, 853.13 and 351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.72, 853.13 and 351.84 is: 527.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.72 : 853.13 = 351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.72/853.13 = 351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.72x = 853.13 × 351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.72x = 300,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,169.34/568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.80

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