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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.46, 852.37 and 203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.46, 852.37 and 203.11 is: 304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.46 : 852.37 = 203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.46/852.37 = 203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.46x = 852.37 × 203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.46x = 173,124.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,124.87/568.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.55

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