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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.67, 856.02 and 245.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.67, 856.02 and 245.81 is: 368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.67 : 856.02 = 245.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.67/856.02 = 245.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.67x = 856.02 × 245.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.67x = 210,418.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,418.28/570.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.72

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