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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 855.01 and 245.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 855.01 and 245.38 is: 368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 855.01 = 245.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/855.01 = 245.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 855.01 × 245.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 209,802.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,802.35/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.13

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