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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.76, 856.31 and 241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.76, 856.31 and 241.53 is: 362.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.76 : 856.31 = 241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.76/856.31 = 241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.76x = 856.31 × 241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.76x = 206,824.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,824.71/570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.37

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