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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.52, 855.08 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.52, 855.08 and 245.20 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.52 : 855.08 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.52/855.08 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.52x = 855.08 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.52x = 209,665.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,665.62/570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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