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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.70, 853 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.70, 853 and 239.50 is: 359.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.70 : 853 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.70/853 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.70x = 853 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.70x = 204,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,293.50/568.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.23

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