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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.41, 852.98 and 243.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.41, 852.98 and 243.87 is: 365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.41 : 852.98 = 243.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.41/852.98 = 243.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.41x = 852.98 × 243.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.41x = 208,015.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,015.01/568.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.96

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