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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.49, 853.83 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.49, 853.83 and 244.68 is: 366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.49 : 853.83 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.49/853.83 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.49x = 853.83 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.49x = 208,915.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,915.12/569.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.85

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