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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.20, 855.32 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.20, 855.32 and 245.57 is: 368.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.20 : 855.32 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.20/855.32 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.20x = 855.32 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.20x = 210,041.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,041.84/570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.36

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