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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.79, 856.29 and 241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.79, 856.29 and 241.93 is: 362.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.79 : 856.29 = 241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.79/856.29 = 241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.79x = 856.29 × 241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.79x = 207,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,162.24/570.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.94

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