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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.27, 855.03 and 241.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.27, 855.03 and 241.42 is: 361.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.27 : 855.03 = 241.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.27/855.03 = 241.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.27x = 855.03 × 241.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.27x = 206,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,421.34/570.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.97

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