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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.86, 852.03 and 351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.86, 852.03 and 351.96 is: 527.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.86 : 852.03 = 351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.86/852.03 = 351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.86x = 852.03 × 351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.86x = 299,880.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,880.48/568.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.16

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