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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.02, 853.61 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.02, 853.61 and 203.72 is: 305.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.02 : 853.61 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.02/853.61 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.02x = 853.61 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.02x = 173,899.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,899.34/569.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.61

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