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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.25, 852.56 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.25, 852.56 and 203.04 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.25 : 852.56 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.25/852.56 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.25x = 852.56 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.25x = 173,102.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,102.77/568.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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