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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.29, 854.50 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.29, 854.50 and 240.96 is: 361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.29 : 854.50 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.29/854.50 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.29x = 854.50 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.29x = 205,899.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,899.12/570.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.04

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