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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.82, 853.23 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.82, 853.23 and 203.54 is: 305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.82 : 853.23 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.82/853.23 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.82x = 853.23 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.82x = 173,662.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,662.17/568.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.31

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