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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.76, 853.12 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.76, 853.12 and 203.46 is: 305.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.76 : 853.12 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.76/853.12 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.76x = 853.12 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.76x = 173,575.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,575.80/568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.18

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