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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.34, 855.83 and 241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.34, 855.83 and 241.25 is: 362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.34 : 855.83 = 241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.34/855.83 = 241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.34x = 855.83 × 241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.34x = 206,468.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,468.99/570.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.01

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