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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.03, 855.05 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.03, 855.05 and 245.39 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.03 : 855.05 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.03/855.05 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.03x = 855.05 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.03x = 209,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,815.22/570.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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