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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.41, 852.58 and 203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.41, 852.58 and 203.19 is: 304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.41 : 852.58 = 203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.41/852.58 = 203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.41x = 852.58 × 203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.41x = 173,235.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,235.73/568.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.77

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