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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.46, 851.96 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.46, 851.96 and 243.50 is: 364.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.46 : 851.96 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.46/851.96 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.46x = 851.96 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.46x = 207,446.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,446.78/568.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.93

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