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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.20, 852.27 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.20, 852.27 and 202.89 is: 304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.20 : 852.27 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.20/852.27 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.20x = 852.27 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.20x = 172,917.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,917.06/568.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.32

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