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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.44, 855.56 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.44, 855.56 and 241.28 is: 361.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.44 : 855.56 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.44/855.56 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.44x = 855.56 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.44x = 206,429.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,429.05/570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.88

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