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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.07, 852.17 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.07, 852.17 and 202.89 is: 304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.07 : 852.17 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.07/852.17 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.07x = 852.17 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.07x = 172,896.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,896.77/568.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.36

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