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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.58, 855.15 and 245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.58, 855.15 and 245.59 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.58 : 855.15 = 245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.58/855.15 = 245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.58x = 855.15 × 245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.58x = 210,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,016.29/570.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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