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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.79, 854 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.79, 854 and 240.60 is: 360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.79 : 854 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.79/854 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.79x = 854 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.79x = 205,474.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,474.54/569.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.61

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