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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.94, 853.49 and 203.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.94, 853.49 and 203.77 is: 305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.94 : 853.49 = 203.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.94/853.49 = 203.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.94x = 853.49 × 203.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.94x = 173,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,914.64/568.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.68

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