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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.38, 853.32 and 244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.38, 853.32 and 244.34 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.38 : 853.32 = 244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.38/853.32 = 244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.38x = 853.32 × 244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.38x = 208,500.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,500.21/569.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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