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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.17, 853.89 and 244.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.17, 853.89 and 244.57 is: 366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.17 : 853.89 = 244.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.17/853.89 = 244.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.17x = 853.89 × 244.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.17x = 208,831.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,831.61/569.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.91

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