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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.65, 856.28 and 245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.65, 856.28 and 245.98 is: 369.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.65 : 856.28 = 245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.65/856.28 = 245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.65x = 856.28 × 245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.65x = 210,626.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,626.23/570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.10

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