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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.82, 852.98 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.82, 852.98 and 239.90 is: 359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.82 : 852.98 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.82/852.98 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.82x = 852.98 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.82x = 204,631.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,631.69/568.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.75

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