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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.15, 855.32 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.15, 855.32 and 245.75 is: 368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.15 : 855.32 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.15/855.32 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.15x = 855.32 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.15x = 210,189.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,189.38/570.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.66

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