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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.10, 852.33 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.10, 852.33 and 203.12 is: 304.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.10 : 852.33 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.10/852.33 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.10x = 852.33 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.10x = 173,125.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,125.27/568.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.74

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