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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.71, 852.96 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.71, 852.96 and 198.48 is: 297.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.71 : 852.96 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.71/852.96 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.71x = 852.96 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.71x = 169,295.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,295.50/568.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.68

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