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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.72, 856.14 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.72, 856.14 and 245.76 is: 368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.72 : 856.14 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.72/856.14 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.72x = 856.14 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.72x = 210,404.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,404.97/570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.67

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