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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.90, 854.42 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.90, 854.42 and 240.94 is: 361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.90 : 854.42 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.90/854.42 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.90x = 854.42 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.90x = 205,863.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,863.95/569.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.23

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