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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.43, 852.69 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.43, 852.69 and 243.72 is: 365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.43 : 852.69 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.43/852.69 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.43x = 852.69 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.43x = 207,818.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,818.52/568.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.60

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