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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.62, 856.26 and 241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.62, 856.26 and 241.54 is: 362.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.62 : 856.26 = 241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.62/856.26 = 241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.62x = 856.26 × 241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.62x = 206,818.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,818.90/570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.44

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