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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.33, 852.50 and 243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.33, 852.50 and 243.70 is: 365.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.33 : 852.50 = 243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.33/852.50 = 243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.33x = 852.50 × 243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.33x = 207,752.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,752.73/568.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.55

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