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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.56, 852.84 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.56, 852.84 and 203.27 is: 304.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.56 : 852.84 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.56/852.84 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.56x = 852.84 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.56x = 173,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,352.52/568.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.90

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