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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.10, 851.45 and 243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.10, 851.45 and 243.09 is: 364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.10 : 851.45 = 243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.10/851.45 = 243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.10x = 851.45 × 243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.10x = 206,977.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,977.77/568.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.33

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