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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.93, 853.45 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.93, 853.45 and 244.22 is: 366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.93 : 853.45 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.93/853.45 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.93x = 853.45 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.93x = 208,428.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,428.34/568.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.35

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