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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.30, 852.48 and 243.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.30, 852.48 and 243.69 is: 365.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.30 : 852.48 = 243.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.30/852.48 = 243.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.30x = 852.48 × 243.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.30x = 207,740.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,740.85/568.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.55

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