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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.99, 853.25 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.99, 853.25 and 244.13 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.99 : 853.25 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.99/853.25 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.99x = 853.25 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.99x = 208,298.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,298.44/568.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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