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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.80, 853.86 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.80, 853.86 and 352.50 is: 529.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.80 : 853.86 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.80/853.86 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.80x = 853.86 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.80x = 300,985.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,985.65/568.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.16

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