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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.14, 854.94 and 245.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.14, 854.94 and 245.38 is: 367.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.14 : 854.94 = 245.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.14/854.94 = 245.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.14x = 854.94 × 245.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.14x = 209,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,780.90/570.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.95

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