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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.36, 852.66 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.36, 852.66 and 203.26 is: 304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.36 : 852.66 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.36/852.66 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.36x = 852.66 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.36x = 173,311.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,311.67/568.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.93

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