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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.26, 852.60 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.26, 852.60 and 243.54 is: 365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.26 : 852.60 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.26/852.60 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.26x = 852.60 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.26x = 207,642.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,642.20/568.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.40

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