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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.73, 855.86 and 241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.73, 855.86 and 241.82 is: 362.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.73 : 855.86 = 241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.73/855.86 = 241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.73x = 855.86 × 241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.73x = 206,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,965.60/570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.63

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