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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.92, 855.44 and 241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.92, 855.44 and 241.59 is: 361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.92 : 855.44 = 241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.92/855.44 = 241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.92x = 855.44 × 241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.92x = 206,664.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,664.54/570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.99

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