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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.48, 854.52 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.48, 854.52 and 244.96 is: 367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.48 : 854.52 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.48/854.52 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.48x = 854.52 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.48x = 209,323.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,323.22/569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.57

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