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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.35, 855.75 and 241.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.35, 855.75 and 241.37 is: 362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.35 : 855.75 = 241.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.35/855.75 = 241.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.35x = 855.75 × 241.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.35x = 206,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,552.38/570.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.15

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