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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.34, 852.44 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.34, 852.44 and 198.08 is: 297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.34 : 852.44 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.34/852.44 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.34x = 852.44 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.34x = 168,847.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,847.05/568.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.09

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