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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 853.15 and 295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 853.15 and 295.70 is: 442.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 853.15 = 295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/853.15 = 295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 853.15 × 295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 252,276.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,276.46/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.59

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