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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.32, 855.50 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.32, 855.50 and 245.92 is: 368.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.32 : 855.50 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.32/855.50 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.32x = 855.50 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.32x = 210,384.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,384.56/570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.89

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