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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.92, 853.46 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.92, 853.46 and 244.26 is: 366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.92 : 853.46 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.92/853.46 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.92x = 853.46 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.92x = 208,466.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,466.14/568.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.42

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