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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.31, 855.56 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.31, 855.56 and 245.68 is: 368.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.31 : 855.56 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.31/855.56 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.31x = 855.56 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.31x = 210,193.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,193.98/570.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.56

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