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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.28, 854.40 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.28, 854.40 and 244.89 is: 367.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.28 : 854.40 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.28/854.40 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.28x = 854.40 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.28x = 209,234.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,234.02/569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.54

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