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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.08, 851.40 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.08, 851.40 and 243.12 is: 364.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.08 : 851.40 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.08/851.40 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.08x = 851.40 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.08x = 206,992.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,992.37/568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.37

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