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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.91, 854.38 and 245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.91, 854.38 and 245.23 is: 367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.91 : 854.38 = 245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.91/854.38 = 245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.91x = 854.38 × 245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.91x = 209,519.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,519.61/569.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.64

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