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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.41, 855.46 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.41, 855.46 and 245.70 is: 368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.41 : 855.46 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.41/855.46 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.41x = 855.46 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.41x = 210,185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,185.91/570.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.49

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