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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.51, 855.95 and 245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.51, 855.95 and 245.79 is: 368.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.51 : 855.95 = 245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.51/855.95 = 245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.51x = 855.95 × 245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.51x = 210,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,382.72/570.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.76

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