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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.74, 853.92 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.74, 853.92 and 244.42 is: 366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.74 : 853.92 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.74/853.92 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.74x = 853.92 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.74x = 208,715.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,715.13/569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.33

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