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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.48, 854.31 and 244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.48, 854.31 and 244.83 is: 367.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.48 : 854.31 = 244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.48/854.31 = 244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.48x = 854.31 × 244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.48x = 209,164.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,164.84/569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.29

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