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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.01, 852.02 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.01, 852.02 and 202.80 is: 304.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.01 : 852.02 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.01/852.02 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.01x = 852.02 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.01x = 172,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,789.66/568.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.20

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