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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.85, 853.37 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.85, 853.37 and 244.44 is: 366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.85 : 853.37 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.85/853.37 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.85x = 853.37 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.85x = 208,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,597.46/568.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.70

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