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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.13, 855.20 and 241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.13, 855.20 and 241.09 is: 361.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.13 : 855.20 = 241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.13/855.20 = 241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.13x = 855.20 × 241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.13x = 206,180.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,180.17/570.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.64

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