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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.57, 854.39 and 244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.57, 854.39 and 244.85 is: 367.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.57 : 854.39 = 244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.57/854.39 = 244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.57x = 854.39 × 244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.57x = 209,193.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,193.73/569.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.29

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