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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.65, 853.50 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.65, 853.50 and 244.25 is: 366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.65 : 853.50 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.65/853.50 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.65x = 853.50 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.65x = 208,467.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,467.38/568.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.60

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