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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.82, 852.48 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.82, 852.48 and 243.74 is: 365.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.82 : 852.48 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.82/852.48 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.82x = 852.48 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.82x = 207,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,783.48/568.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.29

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