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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.01, 852.14 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.01, 852.14 and 239.12 is: 358.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.01 : 852.14 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.01/852.14 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.01x = 852.14 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.01x = 203,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,758.26/568.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.73

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