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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.73, 852.75 and 203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.73, 852.75 and 203.55 is: 305.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.73 : 852.75 = 203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.73/852.75 = 203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.73x = 852.75 × 203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.73x = 173,577.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,577.26/568.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.20

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