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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.30, 852.59 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.30, 852.59 and 244.03 is: 366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.30 : 852.59 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.30/852.59 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.30x = 852.59 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.30x = 208,057.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,057.54/568.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.11

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