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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.05, 852.96 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.05, 852.96 and 240.18 is: 360.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.05 : 852.96 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.05/852.96 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.05x = 852.96 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.05x = 204,863.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,863.93/569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.01

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