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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.47, 852.47 and 203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.47, 852.47 and 203.13 is: 304.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.47 : 852.47 = 203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.47/852.47 = 203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.47x = 852.47 × 203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.47x = 173,165.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,165.52/568.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.62

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