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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.08, 852.30 and 243.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.08, 852.30 and 243.45 is: 365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.08 : 852.30 = 243.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.08/852.30 = 243.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.08x = 852.30 × 243.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.08x = 207,492.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,492.44/568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.25

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