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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.31, 852.50 and 203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.31, 852.50 and 203.13 is: 304.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.31 : 852.50 = 203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.31/852.50 = 203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.31x = 852.50 × 203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.31x = 173,168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,168.83/568.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.71

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