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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.98, 853.74 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.98, 853.74 and 203.94 is: 306.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.98 : 853.74 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.98/853.74 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.98x = 853.74 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.98x = 174,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,111.74/568.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.01

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