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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.89, 853.38 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.89, 853.38 and 244.08 is: 366.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.89 : 853.38 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.89/853.38 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.89x = 853.38 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.89x = 208,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,292.99/568.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.14

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