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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.91, 852.84 and 203.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.91, 852.84 and 203.63 is: 305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.91 : 852.84 = 203.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.91/852.84 = 203.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.91x = 852.84 × 203.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.91x = 173,663.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,663.81/568.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.26

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