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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.86, 853.42 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.86, 853.42 and 244.32 is: 366.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.86 : 853.42 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.86/853.42 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.86x = 853.42 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.86x = 208,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,507.57/568.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.54

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