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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.30, 853.23 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.30, 853.23 and 203.68 is: 305.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.30 : 853.23 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.30/853.23 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.30x = 853.23 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.30x = 173,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,787.72/569.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.27

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