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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.37, 853.32 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.37, 853.32 and 244.35 is: 366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.37 : 853.32 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.37/853.32 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.37x = 853.32 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.37x = 208,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,508.74/569.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.21

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