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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.36, 855.31 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.36, 855.31 and 245.50 is: 368.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.36 : 855.31 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.36/855.31 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.36x = 855.31 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.36x = 209,978.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,978.61/570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.15

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