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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.02, 854.75 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.02, 854.75 and 245.25 is: 367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.02 : 854.75 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.02/854.75 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.02x = 854.75 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.02x = 209,628.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,628.05/570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.76

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