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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.80, 852.96 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.80, 852.96 and 352.40 is: 528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.80 : 852.96 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.80/852.96 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.80x = 852.96 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.80x = 300,583.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,583.10/568.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.45

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