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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.94, 855.24 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.94, 855.24 and 245.34 is: 368.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.94 : 855.24 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.94/855.24 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.94x = 855.24 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.94x = 209,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,824.58/569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.15

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