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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 854.58 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 854.58 and 245.18 is: 367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 854.58 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/854.58 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 854.58 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 209,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,525.92/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.59

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