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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.42, 852.63 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.42, 852.63 and 239.28 is: 358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.42 : 852.63 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.42/852.63 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.42x = 852.63 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.42x = 204,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,011.85/568.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.91

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