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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.38, 854.90 and 241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.38, 854.90 and 241.25 is: 361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.38 : 854.90 = 241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.38/854.90 = 241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.38x = 854.90 × 241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.38x = 206,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,239.14/570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.59

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