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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.58, 853.65 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.58, 853.65 and 244.59 is: 366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.58 : 853.65 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.58/853.65 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.58x = 853.65 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.58x = 208,794.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,794.25/569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.58

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