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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.34, 855.56 and 245.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.34, 855.56 and 245.63 is: 368.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.34 : 855.56 = 245.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.34/855.56 = 245.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.34x = 855.56 × 245.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.34x = 210,151.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,151.20/570.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.47

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