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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.97, 853.31 and 244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.97, 853.31 and 244.27 is: 366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.97 : 853.31 = 244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.97/853.31 = 244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.97x = 853.31 × 244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.97x = 208,434.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,434.22/568.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.33

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