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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.81, 854.96 and 240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.81, 854.96 and 240.84 is: 361.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.81 : 854.96 = 240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.81/854.96 = 240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.81x = 854.96 × 240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.81x = 205,905.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,905.28/569.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.36

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