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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.65, 852.75 and 203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.65, 852.75 and 203.33 is: 304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.65 : 852.75 = 203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.65/852.75 = 203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.65x = 852.75 × 203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.65x = 173,385.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,385.39/568.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.91

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