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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569, 852.72 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569, 852.72 and 244.16 is: 365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569 : 852.72 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569/852.72 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569x = 852.72 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569x = 208,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,200.12/569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.91

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