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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.13, 853.70 and 240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.13, 853.70 and 240.09 is: 360.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.13 : 853.70 = 240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.13/853.70 = 240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.13x = 853.70 × 240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.13x = 204,961.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,961.06/569.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.13

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