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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.67, 854.91 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.67, 854.91 and 245.13 is: 367.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.67 : 854.91 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.67/854.91 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.67x = 854.91 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.67x = 209,562.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,562.86/569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.87

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