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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.08, 852.03 and 202.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.08, 852.03 and 202.81 is: 304.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.08 : 852.03 = 202.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.08/852.03 = 202.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.08x = 852.03 × 202.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.08x = 172,800.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,800.20/568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.18

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