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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.84, 852.54 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.84, 852.54 and 244.12 is: 365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.84 : 852.54 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.84/852.54 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.84x = 852.54 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.84x = 208,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,122.06/568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.87

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