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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.37, 852.51 and 203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.37, 852.51 and 203.13 is: 304.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.37 : 852.51 = 203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.37/852.51 = 203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.37x = 852.51 × 203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.37x = 173,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,170.36/568.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.68

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