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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.81, 854.81 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.81, 854.81 and 245.18 is: 367.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.81 : 854.81 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.81/854.81 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.81x = 854.81 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.81x = 209,582.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,582.32/569.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.81

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