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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.71, 853.20 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.71, 853.20 and 244.08 is: 366.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.71 : 853.20 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.71/853.20 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.71x = 853.20 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.71x = 208,249.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,249.06/568.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.18

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