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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.34, 853.99 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.34, 853.99 and 244.69 is: 367.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.34 : 853.99 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.34/853.99 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.34x = 853.99 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.34x = 208,960.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,960.07/569.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.02

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