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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.17, 854.16 and 244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.17, 854.16 and 244.63 is: 367.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.17 : 854.16 = 244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.17/854.16 = 244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.17x = 854.16 × 244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.17x = 208,950.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,950.11/569.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.12

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