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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.16, 855.20 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.16, 855.20 and 240.96 is: 361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.16 : 855.20 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.16/855.20 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.16x = 855.20 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.16x = 206,064.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,064.72/570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.42

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