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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.96, 853.34 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.96, 853.34 and 203.72 is: 305.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.96 : 853.34 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.96/853.34 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.96x = 853.34 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.96x = 173,837.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,837.14/568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.54

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