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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.83, 852.75 and 244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.83, 852.75 and 244.41 is: 366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.83 : 852.75 = 244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.83/852.75 = 244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.83x = 852.75 × 244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.83x = 208,420.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,420.63/568.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.40

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