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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.68, 854.30 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.68, 854.30 and 244.86 is: 367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.68 : 854.30 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.68/854.30 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.68x = 854.30 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.68x = 209,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,183.90/569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.20

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