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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.99, 853.71 and 244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.99, 853.71 and 244.36 is: 366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.99 : 853.71 = 244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.99/853.71 = 244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.99x = 853.71 × 244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.99x = 208,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,612.58/568.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.64

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