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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.32, 852.46 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.32, 852.46 and 203.02 is: 304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.32 : 852.46 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.32/852.46 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.32x = 852.46 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.32x = 173,066.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,066.43/568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.52

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