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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.15, 852.32 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.15, 852.32 and 202.91 is: 304.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.15 : 852.32 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.15/852.32 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.15x = 852.32 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.15x = 172,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,940.50/568.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.39

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