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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.59, 852.96 and 198.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.59, 852.96 and 198.47 is: 297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.59 : 852.96 = 198.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.59/852.96 = 198.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.59x = 852.96 × 198.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.59x = 169,283.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,283.38/568.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.73

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