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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.64, 853.07 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.64, 853.07 and 244.24 is: 366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.64 : 853.07 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.64/853.07 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.64x = 853.07 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.64x = 208,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,350.46/568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.40

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