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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.87, 854.45 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.87, 854.45 and 240.64 is: 360.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.87 : 854.45 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.87/854.45 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.87x = 854.45 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.87x = 205,615.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,615.83/569.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.81

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