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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.68, 852.40 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.68, 852.40 and 244.24 is: 366.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.68 : 852.40 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.68/852.40 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.68x = 852.40 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.68x = 208,190.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,190.18/568.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.09

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