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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.54, 852.67 and 243.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.54, 852.67 and 243.91 is: 365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.54 : 852.67 = 243.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.54/852.67 = 243.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.54x = 852.67 × 243.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.54x = 207,974.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,974.74/568.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.80

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