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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.05, 855.06 and 240.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.05, 855.06 and 240.90 is: 361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.05 : 855.06 = 240.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.05/855.06 = 240.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.05x = 855.06 × 240.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.05x = 205,983.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,983.95/570.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.34

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