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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.18, 855.18 and 241.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.18, 855.18 and 241.05 is: 361.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.18 : 855.18 = 241.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.18/855.18 = 241.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.18x = 855.18 × 241.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.18x = 206,141.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,141.14/570.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.54

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