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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.12, 853.72 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.12, 853.72 and 203.94 is: 305.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.12 : 853.72 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.12/853.72 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.12x = 853.72 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.12x = 174,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,107.66/569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.92

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