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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.43, 855.37 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.43, 855.37 and 241.03 is: 361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.43 : 855.37 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.43/855.37 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.43x = 855.37 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.43x = 206,169.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,169.83/570.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.43

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