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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.49, 854.07 and 244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.49, 854.07 and 244.79 is: 367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.49 : 854.07 = 244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.49/854.07 = 244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.49x = 854.07 × 244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.49x = 209,063.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,063.52/569.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.11

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