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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.77, 854.28 and 240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.77, 854.28 and 240.92 is: 361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.77 : 854.28 = 240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.77/854.28 = 240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.77x = 854.28 × 240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.77x = 205,813.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,813.14/569.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.22

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