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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.98, 853.90 and 352.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.98, 853.90 and 352.71 is: 529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.98 : 853.90 = 352.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.98/853.90 = 352.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.98x = 853.90 × 352.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.98x = 301,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,178.19/568.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.33

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