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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.24, 852.12 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.24, 852.12 and 203.08 is: 304.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.24 : 852.12 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.24/852.12 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.24x = 852.12 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.24x = 173,048.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,048.53/568.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.53

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