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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.61, 852.34 and 203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.61, 852.34 and 203.19 is: 304.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.61 : 852.34 = 203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.61/852.34 = 203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.61x = 852.34 × 203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.61x = 173,186.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,186.96/568.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.58

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