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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.44, 853.40 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.44, 853.40 and 244.72 is: 366.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.44 : 853.40 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.44/853.40 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.44x = 853.40 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.44x = 208,844.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,844.05/569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.75

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