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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.19, 852.44 and 203.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.19, 852.44 and 203.00 is: 304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.19 : 852.44 = 203.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.19/852.44 = 203.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.19x = 852.44 × 203.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.19x = 173,040.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,040.04/568.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.55

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