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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.02, 856.63 and 338.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.02, 856.63 and 338.95 is: 509.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.02 : 856.63 = 338.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.02/856.63 = 338.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.02x = 856.63 × 338.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.02x = 290,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,354.74/570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.38

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