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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.08, 851.49 and 202.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.08, 851.49 and 202.59 is: 303.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.08 : 851.49 = 202.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.08/851.49 = 202.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.08x = 851.49 × 202.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.08x = 172,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,503.36/568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.66

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