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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.02, 855.09 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.02, 855.09 and 245.48 is: 368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.02 : 855.09 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.02/855.09 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.02x = 855.09 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.02x = 209,903.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,903.22/570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.24

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