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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.66, 852.42 and 244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.66, 852.42 and 244.30 is: 366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.66 : 852.42 = 244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.66/852.42 = 244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.66x = 852.42 × 244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.66x = 208,246.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,246.21/568.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.21

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