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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.17, 855.64 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.17, 855.64 and 245.57 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.17 : 855.64 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.17/855.64 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.17x = 855.64 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.17x = 210,119.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,119.51/570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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