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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.60, 852.96 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.60, 852.96 and 203.28 is: 304.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.60 : 852.96 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.60/852.96 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.60x = 852.96 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.60x = 173,389.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,389.71/568.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.94

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