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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.72, 854.40 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.72, 854.40 and 245 is: 367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.72 : 854.40 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.72/854.40 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.72x = 854.40 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.72x = 209,328
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,328/569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.42

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