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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.13, 854.52 and 241.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.13, 854.52 and 241.00 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.13 : 854.52 = 241.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.13/854.52 = 241.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.13x = 854.52 × 241.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.13x = 205,935.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,935.05/570.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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