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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.90, 852.92 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.90, 852.92 and 239.94 is: 359.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.90 : 852.92 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.90/852.92 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.90x = 852.92 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.90x = 204,650.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,650.00/568.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.73

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