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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.31, 853.74 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.31, 853.74 and 244.50 is: 366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.31 : 853.74 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.31/853.74 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.31x = 853.74 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.31x = 208,739.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,739.43/569.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.65

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