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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.68, 853.12 and 244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.68, 853.12 and 244.06 is: 366.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.68 : 853.12 = 244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.68/853.12 = 244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.68x = 853.12 × 244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.68x = 208,212.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,212.47/568.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.13

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