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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.99, 853.56 and 203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.99, 853.56 and 203.75 is: 305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.99 : 853.56 = 203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.99/853.56 = 203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.99x = 853.56 × 203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.99x = 173,911.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,911.78/568.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.65

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