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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.16, 854.98 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.16, 854.98 and 245.08 is: 367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.16 : 854.98 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.16/854.98 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.16x = 854.98 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.16x = 209,538.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,538.50/570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.51

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