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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.89, 854.07 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.89, 854.07 and 244.84 is: 366.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.89 : 854.07 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.89/854.07 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.89x = 854.07 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.89x = 209,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,110.50/569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.93

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