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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.45, 852.73 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.45, 852.73 and 203.24 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.45 : 852.73 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.45/852.73 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.45x = 852.73 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.45x = 173,310.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,310.47/568.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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