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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.40, 852.32 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.40, 852.32 and 183.60 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.40 : 852.32 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.40/852.32 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.40x = 852.32 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.40x = 156,485.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,485.95/568.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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