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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 855.90 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 855.90 and 245.70 is: 368.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 855.90 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/855.90 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 855.90 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 210,294.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,294.63/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.55

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