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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.95, 853.44 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.95, 853.44 and 203.76 is: 305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.95 : 853.44 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.95/853.44 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.95x = 853.44 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.95x = 173,896.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,896.93/568.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.65

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