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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.76, 853 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.76, 853 and 244.09 is: 366.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.76 : 853 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.76/853 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.76x = 853 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.76x = 208,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,208.77/568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.07

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