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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.98, 853.95 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.98, 853.95 and 352.50 is: 529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.98 : 853.95 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.98/853.95 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.98x = 853.95 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.98x = 301,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,017.38/568.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.05

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