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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.83, 853.10 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.83, 853.10 and 244.13 is: 366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.83 : 853.10 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.83/853.10 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.83x = 853.10 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.83x = 208,262.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,262.73/568.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.12

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