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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.71, 855.96 and 241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.71, 855.96 and 241.54 is: 362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.71 : 855.96 = 241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.71/855.96 = 241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.71x = 855.96 × 241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.71x = 206,747.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,747.37/570.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.26

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