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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.63, 853.06 and 203.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.63, 853.06 and 203.41 is: 305.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.63 : 853.06 = 203.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.63/853.06 = 203.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.63x = 853.06 × 203.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.63x = 173,520.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,520.93/568.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.16

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