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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.52, 852.94 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.52, 852.94 and 203.32 is: 305.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.52 : 852.94 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.52/852.94 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.52x = 852.94 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.52x = 173,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,419.76/568.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.04

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