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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.29, 852.56 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.29, 852.56 and 203.07 is: 304.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.29 : 852.56 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.29/852.56 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.29x = 852.56 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.29x = 173,130.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,130.53/568.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.65

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