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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.91, 852.89 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.91, 852.89 and 244.23 is: 366.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.91 : 852.89 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.91/852.89 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.91x = 852.89 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.91x = 208,300.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,300.10/568.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.14

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