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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.01, 852.84 and 243.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.01, 852.84 and 243.69 is: 365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.01 : 852.84 = 243.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.01/852.84 = 243.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.01x = 852.84 × 243.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.01x = 207,828.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,828.58/569.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.25

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