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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.44, 852.68 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.44, 852.68 and 183.72 is: 275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.44 : 852.68 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.44/852.68 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.44x = 852.68 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.44x = 156,654.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,654.37/568.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.59

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