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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.42, 853.98 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.42, 853.98 and 240.36 is: 360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.42 : 853.98 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.42/853.98 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.42x = 853.98 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.42x = 205,266.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,266.57/569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.48

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