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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.68, 853.14 and 239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.68, 853.14 and 239.43 is: 359.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.68 : 853.14 = 239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.68/853.14 = 239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.68x = 853.14 × 239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.68x = 204,267.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,267.31/568.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.20

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