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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.40, 852.50 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.40, 852.50 and 243.72 is: 365.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.40 : 852.50 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.40/852.50 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.40x = 852.50 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.40x = 207,771.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,771.30/568.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.54

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