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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.96, 854.04 and 244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.96, 854.04 and 244.55 is: 367.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.96 : 854.04 = 244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.96/854.04 = 244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.96x = 854.04 × 244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.96x = 208,858.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,858.53/568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.09

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