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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 855.04 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 855.04 and 245.44 is: 368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 855.04 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/855.04 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 855.04 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 209,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,861.02/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.02

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