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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.36, 854.44 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.36, 854.44 and 244.82 is: 367.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.36 : 854.44 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.36/854.44 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.36x = 854.44 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.36x = 209,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,179.12/569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.40

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