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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.65, 856.29 and 241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.65, 856.29 and 241.82 is: 362.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.65 : 856.29 = 241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.65/856.29 = 241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.65x = 856.29 × 241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.65x = 207,063.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,063.77/570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.86

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