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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.80, 853.29 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.80, 853.29 and 203.72 is: 305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.80 : 853.29 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.80/853.29 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.80x = 853.29 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.80x = 173,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,827.97/568.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.60

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