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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.53, 852.98 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.53, 852.98 and 203.40 is: 305.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.53 : 852.98 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.53/852.98 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.53x = 852.98 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.53x = 173,495.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,495.12/568.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.16

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