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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.35, 853.89 and 244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.35, 853.89 and 244.54 is: 366.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.35 : 853.89 = 244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.35/853.89 = 244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.35x = 853.89 × 244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.35x = 208,810.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,810.26/569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.75

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