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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.65, 855.89 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.65, 855.89 and 245.97 is: 368.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.65 : 855.89 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.65/855.89 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.65x = 855.89 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.65x = 210,522.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,522.96/570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.92

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