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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.40, 852.80 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.40, 852.80 and 244 is: 366.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.40 : 852.80 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.40/852.80 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.40x = 852.80 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.40x = 208,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,083.20/568.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.09

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