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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.58, 852.14 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.58, 852.14 and 243.62 is: 365.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.58 : 852.14 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.58/852.14 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.58x = 852.14 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.58x = 207,598.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,598.35/568.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.12

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