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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.16, 852.32 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.16, 852.32 and 243.36 is: 365.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.16 : 852.32 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.16/852.32 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.16x = 852.32 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.16x = 207,420.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,420.60/568.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.07

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