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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.84, 853.60 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.84, 853.60 and 244.20 is: 366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.84 : 853.60 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.84/853.60 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.84x = 853.60 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.84x = 208,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,449.12/568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.45

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