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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.50, 853.02 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.50, 853.02 and 243.78 is: 365.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.50 : 853.02 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.50/853.02 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.50x = 853.02 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.50x = 207,949.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,949.22/568.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.79

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