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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.02, 851.66 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.02, 851.66 and 239.17 is: 358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.02 : 851.66 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.02/851.66 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.02x = 851.66 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.02x = 203,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,691.52/568.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.60

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