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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.77, 853.22 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.77, 853.22 and 244.23 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.77 : 853.22 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.77/853.22 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.77x = 853.22 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.77x = 208,381.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,381.92/568.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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