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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.30, 855.77 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.30, 855.77 and 245.64 is: 368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.30 : 855.77 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.30/855.77 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.30x = 855.77 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.30x = 210,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,211.34/570.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.60

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