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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.01, 854.45 and 296.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.01, 854.45 and 296.03 is: 443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.01 : 854.45 = 296.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.01/854.45 = 296.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.01x = 854.45 × 296.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.01x = 252,937.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,937.08/570.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.74

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