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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.61, 853.31 and 244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.61, 853.31 and 244.07 is: 366.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.61 : 853.31 = 244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.61/853.31 = 244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.61x = 853.31 × 244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.61x = 208,263.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,263.72/568.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.27

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