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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.22, 853.47 and 239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.22, 853.47 and 239.99 is: 359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.22 : 853.47 = 239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.22/853.47 = 239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.22x = 853.47 × 239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.22x = 204,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,822.50/569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.83

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