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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.19, 855.37 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.19, 855.37 and 245.56 is: 368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.19 : 855.37 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.19/855.37 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.19x = 855.37 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.19x = 210,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,044.66/570.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.38

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