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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.68, 853.20 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.68, 853.20 and 244.05 is: 366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.68 : 853.20 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.68/853.20 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.68x = 853.20 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.68x = 208,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,223.46/568.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.15

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