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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.72, 853.80 and 244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.72, 853.80 and 244.64 is: 366.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.72 : 853.80 = 244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.72/853.80 = 244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.72x = 853.80 × 244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.72x = 208,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,873.63/569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.63

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