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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.62, 855.75 and 245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.62, 855.75 and 245.91 is: 368.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.62 : 855.75 = 245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.62/855.75 = 245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.62x = 855.75 × 245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.62x = 210,437.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,437.48/570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.79

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