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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.53, 854.45 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.53, 854.45 and 240.50 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.53 : 854.45 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.53/854.45 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.53x = 854.45 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.53x = 205,495.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,495.23/569.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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