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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.46, 854.95 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.46, 854.95 and 245.50 is: 367.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.46 : 854.95 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.46/854.95 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.46x = 854.95 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.46x = 209,890.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,890.23/570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.93

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