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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.41, 852.09 and 203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.41, 852.09 and 203.13 is: 304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.41 : 852.09 = 203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.41/852.09 = 203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.41x = 852.09 × 203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.41x = 173,085.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,085.04/568.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.51

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