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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.13, 855.40 and 241.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.13, 855.40 and 241.15 is: 361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.13 : 855.40 = 241.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.13/855.40 = 241.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.13x = 855.40 × 241.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.13x = 206,276.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,276.97/570.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.81

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