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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.55, 852.99 and 203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.55, 852.99 and 203.34 is: 305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.55 : 852.99 = 203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.55/852.99 = 203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.55x = 852.99 × 203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.55x = 173,449.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,449.42/568.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.07

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