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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.54, 852.88 and 203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.54, 852.88 and 203.36 is: 305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.54 : 852.88 = 203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.54/852.88 = 203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.54x = 852.88 × 203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.54x = 173,443.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,443.30/568.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.07

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