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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.28, 853.89 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.28, 853.89 and 240.08 is: 360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.28 : 853.89 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.28/853.89 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.28x = 853.89 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.28x = 205,001.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,001.91/569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.11

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