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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.49, 854.64 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.49, 854.64 and 245.04 is: 367.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.49 : 854.64 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.49/854.64 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.49x = 854.64 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.49x = 209,420.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,420.99/569.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.73

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