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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.98, 853.83 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.98, 853.83 and 203.76 is: 305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.98 : 853.83 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.98/853.83 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.98x = 853.83 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.98x = 173,976.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,976.40/568.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.77

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