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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 855.01 and 241.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 855.01 and 241.01 is: 361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 855.01 = 241.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/855.01 = 241.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 855.01 × 241.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 206,061.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,061.69/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.51

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