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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 854.40 and 296.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 854.40 and 296.31 is: 444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 854.40 = 296.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/854.40 = 296.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 854.40 × 296.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 253,167.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,167.26/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.15

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