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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.65, 855 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.65, 855 and 245.25 is: 368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.65 : 855 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.65/855 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.65x = 855 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.65x = 209,688.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,688.75/569.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.10

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