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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.68, 855.72 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.68, 855.72 and 245.90 is: 368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.68 : 855.72 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.68/855.72 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.68x = 855.72 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.68x = 210,421.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,421.55/570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.72

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