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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 855.30 and 245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 855.30 and 245.46 is: 368.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 855.30 = 245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/855.30 = 245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 855.30 × 245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 209,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,941.94/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.27

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