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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.44, 854.80 and 245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.44, 854.80 and 245.36 is: 367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.44 : 854.80 = 245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.44/854.80 = 245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.44x = 854.80 × 245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.44x = 209,733.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,733.73/570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.67

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