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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.89, 852.57 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.89, 852.57 and 243.84 is: 365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.89 : 852.57 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.89/852.57 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.89x = 852.57 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.89x = 207,890.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,890.67/568.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.43

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